Street lights have been tampered with in Preston Pic: Rory Cocker
Lights have been going out in the Cottam area as thieves risk electrocuting themselves taking fuses.
Streep lamps across the area in the North West of Preston have been tampered with.
Lancashire County Council has informed Preston Police a number of lamp fuses have been taken in Greenside during Tuesday evening.
Police are asking for anyone with information to call them on 101.