It can be difficult to find a reasonably priced home when house prices are much higher than they were a few years ago. According to Zoopla, you're now looking at an average price of around £244,063 to buy a home in Greater Manchester,
08.01.2024 - 12:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man they want to identify after three gold chains were reportedly stolen from inside a jewellers in Oldham.
The suspect first posed as a customer inside the H. Samuel shop in the Town Square shopping centre, officers said. But he then reached into a glass cabinet and snatched the three chains before fleeing the scene.
The chains were worth around £1,200. No arrests have been made following the burglary, which happened at around 3.45pm on January 2.
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Police now want to speak to the man captured on CCTV. They believe he 'could assist with further enquiries relating to this incident'.
Anyone who recognises him is being urged to come forward. Police also want to speak to anyone who has any further information about the burglary.
Information can be shared by calling 101 quoting log 1929 of 02/01/2024. You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘tell us about’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.
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