Appeal for information following Knutsford burglary

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary at a house in Knutsford.

At around 7.40pm on Monday 6 February, police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Goughs Lane.

The caller reported that unknown offenders had forced entry into the address and stolen a number of items, including jewellery.

The offenders then fled the address after being disturbed by the occupants, escaping over a field at the rear of the property.

Officers were deployed to the scene and, while searching the area, became aware of a black BMW in the Severn Sisters Lane area.

Police stopped the car and arrested the 42-year-old driver on suspicion of burglary and going equipped to burgle. The man, of no fixed abode, is currently being held in police custody.

Enquiries in relation to the burglary remain ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Joyce, of Macclesfield CID, said;

“While we have made an arrest in relation to this incident, we suspect that there were others were involved and we are keen to hear from anyone with any information.

“We would specifically like to hear from any residents in the area who witnessed suspicious or have any CCTV footage which may aid our investigation.

“The same goes for any motorists who may have dashcams who were driving in the area between 7pm and 8.30pm and may have footage of the offenders arriving at or fleeing the scene.

“I’d ask anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact the team here at Macclesfield on 101, or at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML 1473354.”

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