Two men arrested after police find burglary tools in vehicle
TWO men were arrested after a ‘large number of snap-lock burglary tools’ were found in a suspected stolen vehicle in
Middleton.
Traffic officers were alerted to the vehicle in the Greengate area on Tuesday morning. Two men - aged 19 and 22 - were arrested at the scene on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle by means of burglary.
Police found a ‘large number of tools believed to be linked to conducted snap lock burglaries’ inside the vehicle.
The tools were seized. The arrests were made as part of GMP’S Operation Acquire - a crackdown on
vehicle crime, robbery and burglary in local areas.
Detective Sergeant Matt Adshead, from GMP’S Oldham Neighbourhood Team, said: “Each area in Greater Manchester is committed to attending every burglary report we receive to drive down this crime as part of #Opcastle.
“We will continue to work to bring those responsible to justice, but we need you help us to help you by following our simple crime prevention advice.
“Don’t give burglars a window of opportunity close windows whilst you are out and always lock doors even when inside your home, or out of the house even if it’s just for a short time.
“Keep valuables hidden from view inside your home, set an alarm when leaving the house or if you’re in bed, keep bins away from windows when they’re not being used as they can be used as a climbing aid for burglars and register your valuables on immobilise.com so property can be returned to its rightful owner if stolen.
“For more crime prevention advice to keep yourself and your home safe - visit Crime prevention advice | Greater Manchester Police (gmp. police.uk) Anyone with information about crime in your area, please get in touch.
“Details can be passed via our Livechat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”