Wigan police arrest 23-year-old man in burglary investigation
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Police investigating a rise in the number of burglaries in Wigan have made an arrest.
Residents were urged to ensure their homes are secure as police reported a “spike” in incidents recently.
A spokesman said: “Following yesterday's burglary alert, extensive enquiries between officers from the Bolton and Wigan neighbourhood crime teams have led to a suspect being identified.
"Tonight the Scholes neighbourhood team located and have arrested a 23-year-old male for a series of burglaries occurring both here in Wigan and cross border. Further enquiries are ongoing.”