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CCTV operators help police catch two males going equipped to steal pedal cycles with bolt cutters

By Gary Skentelbery on 23rd August 2021 8:36 pm Crime, News

TWO males have been arrested after being seen acting suspiciously in Warrington town centre near pedal cycles by CCTV operators.

They have been arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft.
Officers discovered them in possession of bolt cutters and Class A drugs.
Meanwhile, residents in the Bewsey & Whitecross area of town are being warned to be on their guard following a recent spike in motorcycle thefts in the area.
Officers are urging owners to ensure their machines are secure.

Last night TS/Sgt Murphy & SC Lee from our @CheshPolSC team arrested a male for going equiped after CCTV operators spotted 2 males in the town centre acting suspiciously around pedal bikes. When stopped by officers and searched, bolt cutters where found along with Class A drugs. pic.twitter.com/PLTsNypaJB

— Warrington Police (@PoliceWarr) August 23, 2021

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.