Three arrested in police raids after spate of burglaries and high-value car thefts

Three men have been arrested after a spate of burglaries and high-value car thefts.

Police detained the suspects in dawn raids at three houses in Littleborough at 6.30am this morning (Wednesday).

The men - aged between 18 and 20 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and burglary.

They all remain in custody for questioning.

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The warrants were carried out as part of an investigation into a spate of recent burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in Littleborough, Rochdale and Oldham, police said.

High-value vehicles have been targeted and stolen.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police Sergeant Andy Toward of GMP's Rochdale Neighbourhood Task Force said: "Burglary is an incredibly invasive and distressing crime to those who unfortunately fall victim to it and GMP is committed to driving down burglaries within our communities.

"Although our work will continue to fulfil this commitment I would encourage anyone who may have information or suspect someone in their area is involved in burglaries to get in touch with police.

"Intelligence we receive from the public can often greatly assist our investigations."

"Anyone with information about burglaries or anything suspicious can call 101, report it online or by using our LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk."

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