THOUSANDS of pounds worth of power tools have been stolen from a construction site in south Cumbria.

Police are investigating the theft of £2,500-worth of power tools from a construction site in the area of Fell Foot, Newby Bridge.

The theft happened between 5.30pm on Monday September 18 and 7.30am on Tuesday September 19.

Anyone with information should is asked to call PC 2161 Lawson on 101, or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.