Police are appealing for information after a vehicle stolen from Sedbergh last night was found abandoned at Casterton.
Officers say two males were seen running away and getting into a Landrover.
Tools were also stolen from the vehicle.
Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh PCSO Mandy Coleman said: "If you have any information regarding this then please phone Cumbria Constabulary on 101 stating log number CP-20150930-0234."