By Nick Griffiths Crime Reporter

Published at 05:18, Friday, 31 July 2009

POLICE are hunting those responsible for a crime spree near Penrith in which sheds, vehicles and outhouses were targeted on the same night.

Officers are linking eight crimes – both thefts and failed raids – which were carried out overnight on Sunday in or around Great Salkeld, Kirkoswald and Langwathby.

These include:

The theft of an off-road vehicle from a building at the Eden Ostrich World wildlife attraction at Langwathby;

A raid on a shed in Great Salkeld in which tools worth £450 were stolen;

A thwarted attempt to steal a horse box from a property in Kirkoswald;

The theft of two quad bikes from Maidenhill, between Penrith and Lazonby. They were later abandoned;

A failed raid on stables near Great Salkeld in which nothing was stolen;

The theft of a trailer from Great Salkeld.

Police are appealing for information. Anyone who thinks they may be able to help is asked to phone 0845 3300247.

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