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Three arrested over spate of Chorley burglaries

Monday, December 16, 2024

We have arrested three men in connection with a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Chorley.

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Large cannabis grow discovered in Chorley Town Centre

Thursday, December 12, 2024

We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Chorley.

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Jail for burglar who targeted homes in Leyland.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland has been jailed.

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Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed

Monday, November 18, 2024

Between July and September this year, Wesley Holden stole bags, cash, games consoles and bank cards from numerous properties in the City Centre.

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Preston Police and partners conduct underage knife sales tests across the city.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Preston Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre – a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime. 

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Man charged following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston

Monday, November 11, 2024

We have charged a man with drugs offences after a cannabis farm was discovered in Preston.

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Arrest made and machete and e-bike seized in South Ribble

Friday, November 8, 2024

We have arrested a man following on suspicion of weapons offences following a pro-active patrol in South Ribble.

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Prolific West Lancashire shoplifter jailed

Friday, November 1, 2024

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for stealing items from supermarkets across West Lancashire.

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Prolific West Lancashire shoplifter jailed

Thursday, October 17, 2024

A prolific shoplifter from Skelmersdale has been jailed and given a three-year CBO (Criminal Behaviour Order)

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Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in Preston

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Preston.

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Chorley shoplifter given two year Criminal Behaviour Order

Monday, September 30, 2024

A woman from Chorley had been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 

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Man charged following burglary in Preston

Thursday, September 19, 2024

We have charged a man with a number of offences following a burglary in Preston.

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Teenager arrested over drugs offences in South Ribble

Thursday, September 19, 2024

We have arrested a teenager on suspicion of drugs offences following a plain-clothed operation in South Ribble.

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South Division gets more officers to tackle rural crime. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The South Rural Task is being bolstered with additional officers as they continue to tackle the issues which matter most to rural communities across South Lancashire. 

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West Lancs man jailed for driving and drugs offences

Monday, September 16, 2024

Iann Fenney is serving a six-month prison sentence for a number of offences after our officers targeted nuisance driving in West Lancashire.

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Man charged following spate of burglaries across Preston City Centre

Friday, September 13, 2024

We have charged a man with a number of offences following burglaries across Preston City Centre, including businesses and student accommodation.

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Police issue guidance ahead of Radio 2 In The Park

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Police officers will be providing a high-visibility presence for the up-coming Radio 2 In The Park Festival which will be taking place in Preston's Moor Park this week. 

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Prolific Preston burglar jailed

Friday, August 30, 2024

A prolific burglar who preyed on elderly victims across Preston have been jailed for six years.

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Preston convenience store has licence revoked following repeated restricted item sales.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

A convenience store in Preston has had its licence revoked following a number of sales of restricted items to children.

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Preston shoplifter jailed

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

A shoplifter has been jailed for a high value theft from a store in Preston.

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Man charged following Preston City Centre shop thefts

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

We have charged a man following thefts from two stores in Preston City Centre.

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Investigation underway following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston.

Monday, August 5, 2024

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a substantial cannabis farm in Preston.

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Two charged following shop theft in Preston

Monday, July 15, 2024

We have charged a man and a woman following a theft from a shop in Preston.

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Chorley and South Ribble Police work with rehabilitated ex-offenders to help steer young people away from crime

Friday, July 12, 2024

Thousands of secondary school children across Chorley and South Ribble have taken part in an educational programme aimed at diverting them away from crime.