POLICE are investigating the theft of a car, that occurred on 31 August near to the Grange area of Egremont.
The vehicle stolen was a silver Fiat Punto.
The Punto was later involved in a road traffic collision near to Grange, at around 11:50pm on 31 August.
The vehicle may have travelled on the A66 and the A595 between Keswick and Whitehaven between 6:20pm and 10:20pm on 31 August.
Police are appealing for any witnesses that may have seen the vehicle or have dash cam footage that show the vehicle between Keswick and Egremont.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PC 2611 on 101, quoting incident number 291 of 31 August. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.