Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle was stolen from Milton Keynes and dumped in Chadderton.
Officers received reports of three white men exiting the vehicle on Stanley Road at around 4am today (Friday) before fleeing the scene. No description of the suspects have been released.
Following enquiries by local Neighbourhood Officers, checks revealed that the car was displaying cloned registration plates and had been reported stolen from Milton Keynes.
A search of the vehicle was subsequently carried out, during which officers located a number of tools commonly associated with criminal activity, including burglary offences.
The vehicle has now been seized and is undergoing a full forensic examination to assist with ongoing enquiries.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "This incident demonstrates the proactive work being carried out by neighbourhood officers to identify and disrupt criminal activity within our communities.
"Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact Greater Manchester Police via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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