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Three jailed for spate of Chorley burglaries
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Three burglars who targeted homes across Chorley have been jailed for a total of 10 years.
Large cannabis grow discovered in Preston
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis grow in Preston.
Man charged with Preston burglary
Thursday, April 24, 2025
We have charged a man following a burglary and attempted burglary in Preston.
Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division welcomes new Superintendent.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Superintendent Scott Boast is the new Operations Manager for Preston with overall responsibility for Neighbourhood, Response and Response Investigations teams.
Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO still serving the community at 75!
Friday, March 28, 2025
Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO is still walking the beat, despite turning 75 years old.
Burglary who targeted homes in Preston jailed
Friday, March 14, 2025
A burglar who targeted multiple homes in Preston City Centre has been jailed for more than six years.
Illicit tobacco and vapes seized in multi-agency strike day in Preston
Friday, March 14, 2025
Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth around £2000 have been seized after a multi-agency day of action in Plungington.
Woman recalled to prison for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Monday, March 3, 2025
A shoplifter has been recalled to prison after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order preventing her from entering shops in Preston City Centre.
South Division officers recognised at Lancashire Constabulary’s Problem Solving Awards
Monday, February 3, 2025
Lancashire Police’s South Division, which covers the areas of Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, have recently celebrated success at the 6th annual Problem Solving Awards which celebrates the best examples of innovative policing in Lancashire.
South Lancashire officers and staff commended at Commander’s Awards
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
57 people have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division at the Divisional Commander’s Commendations Ceremony.
Preston man charged with fragrance thefts
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
We have charged a man after fragrances were stolen from Boots in Preston.
Woman charged with theft from stores in Preston and North Yorkshire
Monday, January 20, 2025
We have charged a woman following a string of shoplifting offences in Preston and North Yorkshire.
Four charged with high value theft in Preston
Friday, January 17, 2025
We have charged four people following a high value theft from a shop in Preston.
Man arrested following burglaries in Preston
Thursday, January 9, 2025
We have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries in Preston.
Preston shoplifter jailed
Friday, December 27, 2024
Gary Stock jailed for stealing designer clothing worth over £800
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.
Large cannabis grow discovered in Chorley Town Centre
Thursday, December 12, 2024
We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Chorley.
Jail for burglar who targeted homes in Leyland.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland has been jailed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prolific West Lancashire shoplifter jailed
Friday, November 1, 2024
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for stealing items from supermarkets across West Lancashire.
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)
