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A man has been arrested after "numerous reports" of burglaries and attempted thefts. Police arrested the 48-year-old yesterday, April 20, after the reports of "shed burglaries" and "attempted thefts" across Highfield and New Bury in Farnworth in the early hours of yesterday morning. Officers located him following "extensive enquiries" and he was arrested.
As of yesterday, he remained in custody for questioning. A spokesperson for GMP Bolton said: "Between 4am and 8am on Sunday, April 20, there were numerous reports of shed burglaries and attempted thefts across the Highfield and New Bury areas of Farnworth. Read more: From school meals to funeral costs - it's all set to go up in price Read more: Easter joy for residents of this street as they win on postcode lottery "Following extensive enquiries by PC Scott, the man has subsequently been identified by the South Neighbourhood Team.
"The man, aged 48, remains in custody for questioning." Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Members of public can also call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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