Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage.
The incident happened on the morning of October 28, on Market Square, Kirkby Stephen.
A Black Ford Kuga parked on the square received extensive scratching to the bodywork from a sharp object, on the nearside back door.
Any witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria police via www.cumbria.police.uk/report it or by calling 101.
Information can be reported anonymously to independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. The reference number to include in reports is log 81 of November 4.