Preston man arrested following recent thefts from vehicles

A 46-year-old man from Preston has been arrested today, April 12, in relation to recent thefts from vehicles in Walton-le-dale and Bamber Bridge.
By James Holt
Published 12th Apr 2021, 16:06 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2021, 16:10 BST
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Preston Police were appealing for information about recent thefts from vehicles in Bamber Bridge, Walton-le-Dale and Avenham yesterday, April 11.

Shots taken from doorbell video footage showed a man that police were eager to speak to in relation to the recent incidents.

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Police took to social media, encouraging local people to get in touch with any information, pictures or CCTV footage that could help them with their investigations.

Preston police have arrested a 46-year-old man in relation to the theftsPreston police have arrested a 46-year-old man in relation to the thefts
Preston police have arrested a 46-year-old man in relation to the thefts

Following further enquiries, police have now confirmed that they have arrested a 46-year old man in relation to three vehicle thefts and attempted burglary.

A spokesperson said: "I can confirm that a 46-year-old male from Preston has now been arrested in relation to three thefts from vehicles and an attempted burglary at a residential property."

Please contact PC Connolly at [email protected] with any further information.

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