Chance to have stolen items returned

POLICE are inviting any residents in

Adlington who have had items stolen from their gardens to come Adlington police

station to see if they recognise anything after a number of items were recently

seized by police.

 

Over the last

18 months, Adlington Neighbourhood Policing Team has been made aware of a

number of thefts of garden items in the area and recently, information gathered

during investigations led police to seize a large number of items believed to

have been stolen from local gardens.

 

Community

Beat Manager for Adlington, PC Matt Lee said, “Although we have had a number of

reports, many of more of these incidents may have gone unreported to police

possibly due to residents not wanting to waste our time. However, I would urge

people to report any thefts to us as type of crime can have a significant

effect on people that spend many hours caring for their garden and some items

may even have sentimental value.

 

“We are

committed to resolving these thefts and an investigation is underway. As part

of this investigation, officers recently made a significant seizure of items

that we believe have been stolen from all over Adlington and we would urge

people to come to the station to see if they can identify any of the items.

 

“We want to

identify as much property as possible and make sure it is returned it to its

rightful owner”

 

Some of the

items that have been stolen include solar powered lights, garden ornaments,

potted plants and hanging baskets.

 

Residents are

invited to attend the police station between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday 22nd

August to view the items.