Man arrested in connection with shop burglaries in Manchester and Salford

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at shops in Manchester and Salford in May 2021.

The 42-year-old is being questioned on suspicion of burglary and remains in custody for questioning.

Among the incidents being investigated is a burglary at Ernest Jones jewellers on St Ann Street in Manchester city centre on Wednesday 5 May 2021.

The others are:

• Salford Shopping Centre Precinct on Monday 3 May 2021
• Mays Pawnbrokers and Jewellers, Salford Shopping Centre Precinct, on Monday 3 May 2021
• Mulberry, The Avenue, Manchester city centre, on Wednesday 12 May 2021

Property stolen from the four burglaries is valued at almost £100,000.