Attempted theft of rucksack probed by Cumbria Police

Officers are investigating the attempted theft of a rucksack from a bench outside the Crown & Mitre hotel on English Street. The incident occurred on 17 August at around 9:50pm.

The suspect is described as a white adolescent, 5ft 7in tall, with short dark hair and he was wearing a grey hooded top, with a black gilet and red trainers. He was seen riding an electric scooter at the time of incident. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 247 of 17 August. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.