Two people arrested on suspicion of burglary after more than £60k of goods stolen

Two people were arrested this morning (Thursday 24 August 2023) for a domestic burglary in which more than £60,000 worth of items were stolen.

A 44-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of burglary. They remain in custody.

An address in Darcy Lever, Bolton, was targeted on both Wednesday 9 August 2023 and Saturday 12 August 2023.

The victim and her family were on holiday at the time of the burglary.

It is estimated that the offenders made off with over £62,000 worth of assets.

On Saturday 12 August 2023, GMP’s Road Policing Unit stopped a VW Golf on Cemetery Way in Bolton.

During the vehicle search a number of class A and class B drugs were found and two people were arrested for possession with intent to supply class A and Class B drugs. They were bailed for further enquiries.

Also in the back of the car was a large holdall containing various high value designer bags and perfumes. The Neighbourhood Crime Team suspected these bags were stolen from the burglary.

Detective Sergeant Carla Deighton, of GMP’s Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team in Bolton, said: “These swift actions are thanks to the positive work of our officers, through their diligent investigation we have been able to secure quick arrests in this case.

“Officers investigating this crime took the holdall round to the victim’s home address and she has confirmed these to be hers as they have her initials on some of them.

“As a force-priority issue, we work quickly to investigate burglaries. They will not be tolerated across Greater Manchester.”

Anyone with information relating to burglaries should contact GMP via 101 or online via www.gmp.police.uk