Woman, 39, arrested on suspicion of thefts around town

Police said they received a number of reports of thefts – including at a supermarket in Astley Bridge and from cars around Bromley Cross and Hall i’ th’ Wood.

Earlier this afternoon (December 3) officers arrested a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of these thefts.

They said she remains in custody for questioning.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: “A woman has been arrested following thefts around Bolton.

“Officers investigating a number of thefts from a supermarket in Astley Bridge and thefts from cars around Bromley Cross and Hall i’ th’ Wood have made an arrest.

“This afternoon, officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team arrested a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of these thefts.

“She remains in police custody for questioning.”