Appeal for information following Northwich burglaries

Officers from Northwich are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a series of business burglaries in the town centre.

Over the past week officers have received four reports of burglaries at businesses across the town.

The first incident occurred sometime between 6.40am and 7.40am on Saturday 19 February when an unknown person broke into a takeaway on Station Road and stole a quantity of cash.

Then, sometime between 11.13pm Sunday 20 February and 12.06am Monday 21 February when unknown offenders forced entry into the care UK Charity Store on Chester Way and stole cash from the office.

The final two incidents were sometime on Tuesday 22 February when a hairdressers and a clairvoyants, both based at the top of Witton Street, reported that they had also been burgled.

The incidents are believed to have occurred overnight between 6pm on Monday 21 February and 8am Tuesday 22 February.

Police Constable Matthew Uren, from Northwich Beat Team, said: “I understand the concern that these incidents are likely to cause to local residents and businesses owners and I would like to reassure people that we are doing everything we can to establish what has taken place.

“Two local men, both aged 45, have already been arrested in connection the incidents and they are currently assisting us with our enquiries.

“As part of our ongoing investigation we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of time of the incidents and believes they may have witnessed anything suspicious.

“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam or CCTV footage which may aid our investigation.

“I urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact the team here at Northwich.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or on 101, quoting IML 1205287.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.