Bolton: Five arrested after reports of burglary in Bromley Cross

Police were first informed of a burglary in Ince, Wigan, where a Volkswagen was taken and the victim was threatened at knife point.

The incident was filmed by the suspects.

Following this a second burglary was reported where the stolen vehicle was seen going at speed on Lords Stile Lane, Bromley Cross.

CCTV and other input allowed police to track the movement of those involved and the Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) caught them in the stolen vehicle.

Five people aged between 17 and 22 were arrested and remain in custody for questioning.

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Inspector Danny Kabal from the Specialist Operations department said:  “Burglary is a top priority for us and the officers from my unit are determined to catch those who think it is acceptable to make innocent members of the public feel vulnerable in their own homes.

“When we heard the first offence take place just before midnight, the TVIU re-deployed across GMP and we managed to catch the offenders shortly after they went onto commit a second aggravated burglary.

“As a result of our quick response, and by utilising our specialist skills and technology including ANPR, we were able to locate the vehicle which was taken by the offenders during one of the burglaries. This vehicle will be reunited with its rightful owner later today.

“I would like to reassure the public that our investigative colleagues from Wigan and Bolton will now pull out all the stops to get these offenders charged and put before the Courts at the earliest opportunity – with the intention of sending them to prison where they belong.”

Source – INDIA TV