Bolton Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team secure robbery charge as part of Operation Acquire

A juvenile, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of personal robbery and one count of handling stolen goods.

He has been charged and remanded in police custody to appear at Manchester Youth Court today (29/11/23).

The charge relates to an investigation by Bolton’s Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team in relation to an investigation into robbery in the Tonge Moor Area of Bolton in November 2023.

Detective Sergeant Carla Deighton of Bolton's Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team said: "We work quickly as a team to investigate robbery and we will act on information we receive from the public to keep our communities safe.

“Anyone with information regarding recent robberies in Bolton are encouraged to contact GMP using the live chat function at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111.

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