Officers are investigating an offence of theft of copper cabling which has resulted in broadband services being knocked out in the Maryport area.
It is believed the broadband wires were cut whilst the thieves stole adjacent copper cabling.
The theft is believed to have occurred at some time between 9pm and 11pm last night (6 April) in Northside in Workington.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police referencing incident 76 of 7 April 2020.
Email: 101@cumbria.police.uk
Call non-emergency number: 101
Or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.