Man arrested as fork-lift truck stolen from Wigan firm is used in supermarket burglary

A man has been arrested by police in Wigan after a fork-lift truck was stolen and then used in a burglary at a supermarket.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 1st May 2022, 18:04 BST
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Police said thieves targeted an industrial premises in Golborne at around 2am on Sunday and stole the fork-lift truck.

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The vehicle was then used to steal a large quantity of cigarettes and other items from a nearby supermarket.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forwardPolice are appealing for anyone with information to come forward
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward
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Officers from Wigan district tasking team arrested a 35-year-old man on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of committing two burglaries.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan West team said: “Whilst an arrest has been made, enquiries remain ongoing, and the investigation is still at an early stage. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information, is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 369 of May 1, 2022.”

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.