Bolton’s most wanted on GMP’s Christmas card list

Bolton’s most wanted will be receiving an unwanted Christmas card in the post this year. 

The North Neighbourhood Policing Team, in conjunction with GMP's Bolton Action Team, have identified the area’s most wanted offenders who are still evading police.

GMP will be sending around 40 Christmas cards urging people to hand themselves in.

They will all be wanted for a variety of crimes, including theft, criminal damage, assault, or failing to appear at court. 

The card tells the recipient: 'We've got our eye on you' and to 'surrender, or risk spending Christmas Day with us'.

Inspector Lisa Clarke said: “We tried this last year, and it was a huge success with around 20 people handing themselves in to police.

"We want to protect our communities and make sure law-abiding people are safe, not just at Christmas but all year round.

"The individuals need to know that failure to surrender to the police may result in them being arrested at home, work or when out with friends – which is fine if they want to spend Christmas Day at Scholey Street police station. 

"If you are wanted, save yourself the unnecessary embarrassment - act quickly and don't wait for police to knock on your door.

“Equally, if you know anyone who is wanted, please report them to the police on 101 or by Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”