The incident ocurred at around 3pm on October 1.
A male aged in his late 20s or early 30s and described as around 5ft 8in tall entered an address in Skelwith Drive, Barrow, but left a short time later and did not take anything from the property.
Cumbria police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information to contact Barrow police on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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