Teenager arrested after dawn raid as police investigate ‘lock snap …
Arrest after dawn raid
A teenage boy was arrested after poliice carried out a dawn raid at a house today.
Officers seized three phones, two balaclavas and a screwdriver from the property and arrested a 16-year-old.
The early morning warrant was executed as part of a plain clothed investigation by Bolton’s Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team into lock snap burglaries at homes in the Westhoughton and Horwich areas of Bolton[1] targeting high value vehicles.
Detective Sergeant Carla Deighton, of GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Crime Team[2], said: “Our communities have the right to feel safe, especially in their own homes.
“The fight against burglary[3] continues whilst our dedicated proactive teams focus on preventing and reducing this type of crime[4].
“Action like this shows the public that Greater Manchester Police[5] is committed to investigating crimes whilst keeping people safe and caring for victims.”
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Residents are urged to check doors are secure as burglars can break into homes by snapping locks.
Lock snapping involves breaking a cylinder in two by applying force and exposing the internal mechanism.
Police have offered tips to protect homes from lock snap burglaries:
•Adding additional locks to existing patio and French doors for extra security.
•Upgrade euro cylinder locks to an anti-snap cylinder lock with a three start rating under TS 007 or an anti-snap cylinder which has a solid secure diamond standard.
•Consider improving door handles as well and replace them with a two star rating under TS 007.
•Use a reputable lock replacement company preferably with a Master Locksmiths Association accreditation (www.locksmiths.co.uk)
•Fit sash jammers to your doors, which have also been proven to prevent burglaries – but check this will not invalidate any warranty on existing doors.
For more crime prevention advice: www.gmp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention
Last week officers charged and remanded two other men as part of an investigation into burglaries.
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•Wesley Hislop (28/07/1997) of Thistleton Road, Bolton has been charged with two burglary dwelling offences and a fraud offence.
•Rhys Jackson (15/06/2003) of Wright Street, Horwich[6] has been charged with four burglary dwelling offences, three driving offences and a theft offence.
Both have been remanded to reappear at Bolton Crown Court on the 15/05/23.