Man arrested following lock snap burglaries probe

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary, fraud and theft of a motor vehicle

Police officers have secured an arrest of a man believed to be involved in several burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.

The 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary, fraud and theft of a motor vehicle.

He has been remanded into police custody.

Officers investigated a series of linked lock snap burglaries, where an offender breaks the barrel of locks to gain entry.

PC Clarke, of GMP's Oldham Division, said: “This arrest is good news for the local community who have been blighted by this offending over a lengthy period.

"I hope this provides some reassurance to the community that we are taking action against this type of crime.

“We are doing all we can by ensuring that we have proactive patrols in hotspot areas across Greater Manchester, but as always, the support of our communities is vital in helping us bring these people to justice and preventing this type of crime."

Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101 or through the Live Chat function on the website, www.gmp.police.uk 

Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111.

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