Two arrests secured following investigation into vehicle break-ins across Manchester

The City of Manchester’s Central Neighbourhood Tasking Team secured the arrests of two men this morning as part of ongoing investigations into various vehicle break-ins around the city.

In November and December, a car and a van were broken into in the South Manchester areas, resulting in a sum of cash and other items being taken. In addition, a robbery was reported as occurring in Whitecliff Close on 21 January 2025, in which a male entered someone’s house, before picking up a hammer and reportedly striking the victim.

One man, aged 29, was stopped in the street by proactive officers this morning, and later revealed to have been circulated as wanted.

He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and robbery.

Another positive outcome came following a separate investigation into a series of break-ins at various car parks around the city centre last summer.

Three cars had reportedly been broken into, resulting in various personal items being taken.

Following identification of a suspect following an investigation, officers were able to this morning arrest a man, aged 32, on suspicion of three counts of theft from a motor vehicle.

Both men remain in custody for questioning.

The Neighbourhood Tasking Team alongside Neighbourhood beat officers regularly tackle vehicle crime in Manchester and work closely with partners and local businesses to enhance and review local security.

Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald, from GMP’s Manchester district, said: “Vehicle crime can feel like a very personal attack – targeting and breaking into your own property and taking items that can be very sentimental or important to you.

“Theft is a crime that we are absolutely dedicated to tackling and where we identify suspects, we will of course seek to arrest them, interview them, and of course, ideally seek to receive a charge.

“If you’ve been a victim of theft – please do tell us. It is something we will look at, investigate, and try to get a positive outcome.”