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Police Arrest Six in Connection with Cheshire Burglaries

Published: 7th November 2019 09:37

Detectives investigating a series of high-value burglaries at pubs, restaurants and retail stores across the UK have arrested six men. Neston is one of the areas that the group is believed to have targeted.

All six were arrested in the early hours of Thursday 7 November as Cheshire Constabulary executed warrants at seven addresses in Prenton, Noctorum, Heswall and Birkenhead with support from Merseyside Police and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

The men - aged between 19 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, including more than 30 burglaries at pubs and retail stores across the UK where safes have been targeted.

These include incidents in Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, North Wales, Dyfed Powys and West Mercia as well as two residential burglaries and a number of thefts from motor vehicles.

The investigation has been co-ordinated by detectives from Ellesmere Port and Chester CID, with support from colleagues from Cheshire's Serious and Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Sergeant Graeme Carvell, who has led the investigation, said: "Today's arrests follow a lengthy and complex investigation focusing on a large number of incidents across the country - believed to be up to 39 separate offences.

"It appears that these particular incidents, which include more than 30 burglaries at pubs and retail stores, have been carefully planned and co-ordinated and have spanned eight separate police forces across England and Wales."

All of the men arrested this morning are currently in police custody helping officers with their enquiries. A number of addresses are currently being searched as part of the ongoing investigation.

Chief Inspector Alex McMillan, who is in charge of policing in Ellesmere Port and Neston, said: "The work leading up to and including today's strike phase is testament to the dedication and commitment by officers and staff to disrupt criminal activity and to continue to keep our communities safe."

Cheshire Police