Police release CCTV of suspected burglar in Adlington

A man suspected of breaking into a home in Adlington, near Chorley, is wanted by police.
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CCTV images have been shared which allegedly show the thief targeting homes and cars on a housing estate near Adlington train station in the early hours of September 25.

The incidents occurred at around 2.30am in Grove Farm Drive, when a house was broken into and a handbag and a quantity of cash stolen.

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Police say the thief then attempted to gain entry to other houses and cars on the same road, with a man filmed on home security cameras trying door handles.

Police want to identify this man following a burglary and several attempted burglaries on an estate in Adlington, Chorley. Pic: Lancashire PolicePolice want to identify this man following a burglary and several attempted burglaries on an estate in Adlington, Chorley. Pic: Lancashire Police
Police want to identify this man following a burglary and several attempted burglaries on an estate in Adlington, Chorley. Pic: Lancashire Police

CCTV footage appears to show the suspect wearing dark clothing and a face covering and carrying a dark-coloured backpack with grey panels, red adjusting straps and red trim.

PC Tim Phillips, of Chorley Police, said: "We appreciate that these incidents will have caused a great deal of concern among residents and we would like to reassure those in the area that we are working hard to establish who is responsible.

"As part of our enquiries we would now like to speak to the man in the CCTV images and are asking anybody who recognises him or knows who he may be to get in touch with us straight away. Perhaps you recognise his clothing or the bag he is carrying.

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"We would also like to hear from anybody in the area with CCTV or dashcam footage or anybody who has any other information."

The incidents occurred at around 2.30am on September 25 on Grove Farm Drive, when a house was broken into and a handbag and a quantity of cash stolen. The offender then attempted to gain entry to other houses and cars on the same road. Pic: Lancashire PoliceThe incidents occurred at around 2.30am on September 25 on Grove Farm Drive, when a house was broken into and a handbag and a quantity of cash stolen. The offender then attempted to gain entry to other houses and cars on the same road. Pic: Lancashire Police
The incidents occurred at around 2.30am on September 25 on Grove Farm Drive, when a house was broken into and a handbag and a quantity of cash stolen. The offender then attempted to gain entry to other houses and cars on the same road. Pic: Lancashire Police

He added: "Nobody should be made to feel unsafe in their own home so this is also a timely reminder to secure your doors and windows to make it harder for thieves."

Anybody with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting log number 146 of September 25.