GMP Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit spring on two suspected burglars following burglaries in Heywood
Date published: 26 February 2024
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Officers from the TVIU arrested two men after locating one of the stolen vehicles
Two suspected burglars were arrested in Heywood by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) on Friday 23 February 2024.
TVIU officers were deployed to the Heywood area following reports of a series of burglaries that had taken place overnight on 22 February, between the hours of 10pm and 4am. Several vehicles were stolen as a result of the burglaries along with other personal possessions belonging to the victims, two of whom were elderly women.
After several hours patrolling the area, officers from the TVIU located one of the stolen vehicles and observed that two suspicious men were with it.
On seeing the TVIU officers, the two men attempted to escape but they were detained within a matter of seconds.
A 19-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary and they remain in police custody for questioning.
The stolen vehicle was recovered by the TVIU and will soon be returned to the victim.
Inspector Daniel Kabal of GMP Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit said: “This is a brilliant job by our officers, and I hope it demonstrates the great proactive work the team are engaged in to tackle burglary.
“Burglary has a huge impact on individuals and their communities, and we understand how disruptive and distressing this type of crime can be.
“I would like to reassure the public that our TVIU officers will continue to target those responsible for committing serious crime with the intention of sending them to prison, where they belong.
“GMP relies on intelligence to actively target those responsible, so I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of burglary to make a report to enable us to investigate.”
You can do so by calling 101 or via GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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