Oldham neighbourhood crime team make three arrests and issue advice to local jewellers amid spate of family gold burglaries

Officers in Oldham’s Neighbourhood Crime Team have made three arrests following a number of simultaneous strikes this morning (27 March 2024) in the Coppice and Limeside areas of Oldham, following an investigation into family gold burglaries and burglaries where motor vehicles were stolen in Oldham last week.

Three males aged between 17 and 18 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and have been taken into custody to be questioned.

Upon search of the property during the warrant, no family gold was located, but receipts for jewellers in a neighbouring area of the force were found and enquires continue into these to determine if there is a connection to the recent burglaries.

Superintendent Phil Hutchinson of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “This is a huge step in our efforts to reduce family gold burglaries in Oldham.

“We continue to conduct proactive and dedicated patrols with our neighbourhood officers in hotspot areas in Oldham and remain committed to providing people with crime prevention advice to keep their homes safe.

“Although no family gold was seized from the address this morning, we have a number of lines of enquiry that are being investigated.

“We want take this opportunity to remind jewellers to be mindful and ask questions about where the gold originates from, and to do thorough checks with those who are wishing to buy or sell jewellery.

“We understand the impact on people who have fallen victim to burglary is immense, it is an attack on you and your home, and we are working hard to reduce incidents of burglary in our communities.

“Please contact us if you see anyone acting suspiciously in your area, or if you know anything about burglary and the subsequent sale of stolen goods."

Further crime prevention advice can be found here: Crime prevention advice | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)