Man charged following thefts in Accrington

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

We have charged a man after two incidents of theft in Accrington.

On the 13th March 2024, we were called to reports of a man trespassing who was believed to be inside a garden shed on Winchester Avenue, Accrington. Bottles of spirits to the value of £50 were taken. 

On the 19th August 2024, we were called to reports of a burglary on Queens Road in Accrington, where cash, televisions, computer equipment, jewellery items, a mobile phone and watches were taken from an address. 

After extensive enquiries, on the 29th August 2024, a man was arrested on suspicion of theft. 

Jack Wright, 22, of Hough Lane, Leyland, has since been charged with two counts of theft and has been remanded in custody until the 14th October 2024, where he will appear at Preston Crown court. 

Operation Defender is a force-wide campaign that aims to combat residential burglary with support from Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: "Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home, as Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner I will continue to hold Lancashire Constabulary to account to ensure residential burglary continues to reduce and that victims are supported."