Man due in court following string of burglary incidents

Date published: 01 December 2023


A man has been charged following reports of a series of burglaries in the across the Oldham, Rochdale and Manchester areas between October and November.

Adam Repton (aged 22), of no fixed abode, has been charged with six burglaries and three attempted burglaries.

He is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court today [Friday].

Detective Sergeant Jessica Parkin, from GMP's Oldham district’s Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: "We are committed to investigating burglaries and I am glad that we have managed to secure charges in this case.

"The charges also come as part of the wider ongoing Operation Acquire, which aims to robustly tackle neighbourhood crime and endeavours to keep our communities safe."

If you have any information about burglaries, please call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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