Man charged following reports of lock snap burglaries in Bolton

An 18 year old man charged has been charged following reports of lock-snap burglaries in the Horwich area on 30 May 2023.

Lewis Davies (30/07/05), of Knutshaw Crescent, Bolton, has been charged with one count of burglary and two counts of attempted burglary.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates court today (1 August 2023).

Detective Sergeant Cala Deighton, of Bolton's Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team, said: "Burglaries are a priority for us; when we receive a report of a burglary, we investigate quickly and thoroughly to progress an investigation.

"GMP urge members of the public to continue to assist us where possible by remaining vigilant and utilising crime prevention advice on our website to help us help you to stay safe.”

"Anyone with information relating to burglary should contact GMP via 101 or online via www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."