A gun found in a park by a litter picker has been destroyed by police. Craig Whitehurst was shocked to discover the firearm in Manchester's Alexandra Park.
09.06.2024 - 18:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police are appealing for help in identifying two people in connection with a 'high value' theft at a pharmacy. Officers in Stockport said that two offenders entered the Well Pharmacy on Town Street 'posing as legitimate customers'.
They then left the store after taking items worth £1,500, Greater Manchester Police said. The force said the theft was committed while staff were busy serving customers.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. In a post on GMP's Stockport page, officers said: "On May 15, a high valued theft occurred at Well Pharmacy, on Town Street in Stockport. At 2:30pm, two offenders entered the store posing as legitimate customers.
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"Whilst staff were busy serving customers and prepping prescriptions, the offenders took items totalling over £1,500 before making off in a grey Seat Altea. If you recognise the people pictured, or witnessed the theft take place, please contact us on 101 quoting the log number CRI/06JJ/0010123/24.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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