POLICE are investigating a burglary which occurred in Penrith.

The incident took place between 12pm on May 29 and 10am on May 30 at a property on Croft Avenue.

During the incident, offenders forced their way into the home through a conservatory window and appeared to have searched the house for valuables.

Police are appealing to the local community for any witnesses or for anyone with any information to report to police. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 75 of May 30. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.