THIEVES broke into a barn in Droitwich overnight between Thursday and Friday.
The raiders forced the staple off the hasp and the staple on the door before entering.
Nothing was taken from the outbuilding in Dunhampstead and the thief also attempted to break in to a secured shipping container.
They were unable to break off the lock and were unable to gain entry.
Witnesses or anyone with any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.