Three charged and two remanded as police tackle burglary concerns in Burnley
Three people have been arrested and charged as part of a police crackdown on burglary offences in Burnley following concerns raised by residents.
Officers have taken action over a number of incidents reported in the town over the past week.
On January 13, Ben Grindley, 24, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged with burglary.
He was remanded into custody to appear before Blackburn Magistrates' Court the same day.
Police said that on the same date, Janine Gill, 45, of Springfield Bank, Burnley, was arrested and charged with handling stolen goods linked to a burglary offence.
She was released on bail and is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on February 18, 2026.
A day later, on January 14, officers arrested and charged Peter Hammerton, 38, of Albert Street, Burnley, with one count of burglary and one count of attempted burglary.
He was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
Lancashire Police said additional officers are working late into the evening over the coming weeks as part of ongoing efforts to tackle burglary and reassure the public.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We know there have been some concerns raised about burglary offences in the last week in Burnley and we wanted to tell you what we have been doing about it.
“Extra officers are working late into the evening over the coming weeks to keep you safe.”
Residents are reminded to call 999 if they see suspicious behaviour in progress and to ensure doors and windows are securely locked overnight.