Spike in break-ins at garages and outbuildings in Pendle

Police have reported an increase in break-ins to outbuildings and garages on properties in rural areas, particularly the High Lane area of Salterforth, Barnoldswick.
By Dominic Collis
Published 25th Mar 2022, 15:14 BST
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Between March 21st and 22nd, two properties were targeted on High Lane during which a number of Stihl branded power tools were stolen along with a green Yamaha quad bike.

A white Ford Transit van (registration YT07FBV), containing power tools and equipment, was also stolen and was then used at the second property to transport stolen items away from the area.

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A police spokesman said: “We are asking for residents to ensure property is as secure as possible, particularly outbuildings and garages and report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 (if a crime is in progress) or 101 (non-urgent).

“We are also asking residents to be vigilant for the Transit van, as it may well have been abandoned somewhere in the area due to defective power steering.”

If anyone has any information please email [email protected] quoting incident reference: LC-20220322-0703