Cumbria Police Renew Car Security Warning After Overnight Attempts in Penrith

Overview

• Cumbria Police renewed their alert to Penrith drivers following Thursday's early‑morning reports of people trying car doors on Castle Drive at 3:18am.
• Officers then logged two further attempted entries between late Wednesday and 8:15am Thursday in the Elm Terrace and Castle Hill Road areas.
• The force asked anyone with information to call 101 and quote reference CP-20260507-0074.
• Police advice to reduce risk includes locking vehicles, avoiding dark parking spots, fitting in-car security where needed, and double-checking electronic locks.
• Officers also urged people to secure any driveway posts, highlighting simple steps residents can take right away.