POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary.

The incident happened in Sandside Road, Ulverston, at around 9.40am on Monday. The suspect gained entry into the property, but was disturbed by the home occupier and made off from the scene.

The suspect is described as a white male, around 40, with short, thinning hair, and he was wearing a white shirt with a yellow high-vis jacket that was tied around the male's waist. He made off along Sandside Road, heading towards the industrial estate.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC 2522 Herron on 101, quoting log 54 of May 22, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.