Stolen removal van is recovered

Images courtesy of GMP

Whilst on patrol, Greater Manchester Police's Waterhead and St James' Neighbourhood team located two stolen motor vehicles.

The vehicles have now been recovered.

Regarding the stolen van (pictured above), Oldham District Chief Inspector for Neighbourhood and Partnership, Abigail Cronin said: “I was made aware of this incident last night via local media channels and my heart reached out to the family who had lost their belongings in this way.

“I am pleased to share the good news that the removal van has been recovered by the Waterhead and St James Neighbourhood Team, and on first glance everything was inside thankfully.

“Enquiries are now ongoing in regard to locating and arresting the suspect.

“Our neighbourhood team are dedicated to keeping the community safe and arresting those who commit offences in our local area.

"I would like to thank the community for coming forward and sharing vital information with us."

If anybody has any information, please contact the Neighbourhood Team on 0161 856 5798 or via 101 quoting incident log 3243 of 02/03/2023.

Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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