CUMBRIA Police are investigating the attempted theft of a moped in Barrow.

At approximately 18.15 on Friday February 5, a silver Ovetto moped was left upright and unattended in Ramsgate Crescent in Barrow. 

At 23.50, the owner had noticed the bike had been moved, the steering lock had been broken and the handlebars damaged. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.