Armed police deployed to stamp out burglaries

Wednesday 02nd November 2016 20:23 EDT
 

Armed officers have been drafted into Saddleworth as an extra 'set of eyes' due to burglaries in daytime hours.

The move comes as the number of raids on homes topped more than 70 since the beginning of August.

Many burglaries followed a pattern of taking place in the mornings and up to lunchtime with valuables being stolen and homes being ransacked.

But Inspector Bash Anwar, relief inspector for Saddleworth, Uppermill and Lees, said: "I can assure residents their presence has absolutely nothing to do with any link between firearms and the burglaries.

"It just so happens that from the range of force resources available, only officers from the firearms unit have been free to come to Saddleworth.

"Members of the public should not be unduly concerned, in fact, armed officers are a very valuable resource as it deters people from coming and committing crime in the area and they should be welcomed.

"There is no need for any panic."


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