Officers appealing for information following a business burglary in Bolton

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a burglary at a business on Manchester Road, Bolton.

At around 12.55am on Wednesday 8 January, it is believed a male broke into a flat above a restaurant, before breaking through the ceiling by ripping up floorboards. Thousands of pounds of damage was subsequently caused to the ceiling and lighting.

A cash float and business mobile phone was taken during the incident.

Officers investigating the burglary have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to, as it is believed that he could help with their enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 2296 of 08/01/25.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.