Wanted man arrested after burglaries in Longton, Much Hoole and Penwortham

A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a series of burglaries in South Ribble.

Cameron Alston, 20, was arrested by Lancashire Police in Preston on Sunday afternoon (September 8).

Cameron Alston (Photo: Handout via Lancashire Police)placeholder image
Cameron Alston (Photo: Handout via Lancashire Police)

Officers had appealed to the public on Friday (September 6) to find Alston, who has links to the city as well as Penwortham and Walton-le-Dale.

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Taking to social media, South Ribble Police said: "Following our appeal the other day for wanted male Cameron Alston we can confirm that one of #PrestonT1 response have arrested him in #Preston this afternoon."

Anyone with further information on the burglaries should call 01772 209 729 or 101 quoting crime reference 04/146865/19

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