A man has been arrested and charged with a series of shoplifting offences in Hollinwood.
Police from the Failsworth Neigbourhood Team interviewed the male and charged him with five counts of shoplifting after targeting shops in Limeside.
Segeant Rob Coggin said: “He has been remanded in police custody until his court appearance this morning (Wednesday). We are taking robust action against shoplifters to ensure our community remains safe and secure for everyone.”
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