We all know that Motorcycle Thieves are involved with Burglaries, and that these often go hand-in-hand with thefts from garages, property and vehicles.
Greater Manchester Police were involved in a pursuit after a stolen vehicle was spotted around 10pm on Tuesday 14th January 2024, that they believed had been used in local burglaries in South Manchester.
Officers from the TVI Unit (Tactical Vehicle Interceptors) engaged with the vehicle nearing the border of Cheshire. A plan was implemented to bring the vehicle to a stop, however it failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. Upon bringing the vehicle to a stop, three men were arrested aged 35,39 &40 years.
A search of the vehicle discovered lock snap kits and balaclavas were in the vehicle. The car was returned to it’s rightful owner and the theft tools were seized by Police. Three men remain in custody, with one now answering to recall to prison. All were described by GMP as ‘Prolific Offenders’.
Inspector Danny Kabal of GMP’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, said: “This result will hopefully reassure the public that our TVIU officers, in partnership with other specialist resources, are proactively patrolling the streets of Greater Manchester with the intention of capturing those intent on causing harm to innocent members of our communities.
“In addition to these three arrests, our colleagues from the Tactical Firearms Unit also arrested three men on suspicion of burglary in the Bury area last night. Whilst these incidents are unconnected, it demonstrates to the public how far and wide we spread our specialist resources in support of our district and neighbourhood policing teams.
“Catching burglars and putting them in prison is one of our top priorities and this is exactly what we will continue to do. I would like to thank the public for their support and I apologise for any inconvenience caused to them whilst my officers safely managed this pursuit.”
These types of Stops should instill confidence that Police are proactively stopping offenders that are engaged in Burglaries and associated vehicle thefts. These proactive stops disrupt the activities of Burglars and Motorcycle Thieves alike and any proactive action should be welcomed and encouraged. Although these were not found with a motorcycle at the time, it does not mean that these activities are different. They are often linked by opportunity to make a quick buck. Police will treat all possible offenders in the same way. Today they had a car returned, tomorrow it may be a bike!
