Cops raided addresses in Stretford, Wythenshawe, Yorkshire and Frodsham in Cheshire
Police investigating a series of burglaries uncovered a ‘chop shop’ and seized several suspected stolen cars during raids across the north west this morning.
Cops raided addresses in Stretford, Wythenshawe and Yorkshire, During a warrant executed in Frodsham in Cheshire officers found a ‘chop shop’, where stolen cars are broken down and sold as parts.
It following an investigation into a series of at least 12 burglaries in Gorton and Levenshulme during which cars were taken. Some eight vehicles suspected to have been stolen were seized during this morning’s raids and assessments are being carried out to establish if they are in a condition fit to be returned to their owners.
During the raid in Frodsham, police say a ‘chop shop’ was uncovered.
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Two men, both 26, and one man, 36, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary ‘as part of initial enquiries’, according to Greater Manchester Police. The suspects remain in custody for questioning.
When he was installed as chief constable in 2021, Sir Stephen Watson vowed that every burglary would be investigated, which wasn’t the case under the previous regime. The force says that there have been about 500 fewer burglary victims each month across Greater Manchester since May 2021 ‘thanks to the ongoing efforts and work of neighbourhood teams’.
Following this morning’s raids, Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “Burglaries are crimes which can leave people feeling scared in their own home and is something that we have zero tolerance for.
“After identifying a trend from a series of burglaries committed across January, we proactively began an in-depth investigation, which resulted in today’s activity and results.
“Every single day across the entirety of Greater Manchester, officers work to tackle burglaries whenever they occur – from providing bespoke preventative advice to arresting those responsible.
“If you have been the victim of a burglary, please do get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to provide advice, assistance, and do their best to get you the justice you deserve.”



