Garth Harkness

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Police update on Saddleworth burglary offences

by Garth Harkness on 26 October, 2016

From I nspector 11893 Bash Anwar:

GMP have recently experienced a spike in burglary offences in the Saddleworth area, with a large proportion committed during the day and at large isolated properties. As a result we have undertaken a number of steps to combat the issue:

  • Additional central Force resources have been deployed to Saddleworth during the day
  • I am currently seeking funding for officers to provide high visibility policing when the Saddleworth team are not on duty
  • There are lines of enquiry currently being investigated by our CID department in conjunction with West Yorkshire Police who have encountered similar issues in their area. A number of arrests have taken place, however we believe that more than one team is involved.
  • Our neighbourhood team are working on additional lines of enquiry

I would also urge people not to panic and to ensure they use their burglar alarms and lights when their home is unoccupied, and remain vigilant for any suspicious activity which they should report to the police.

Regards

 

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