With its theatres, restaurants and an internationally recognised museum, Bolton town centre has something for all ages. Along with Bolton Market, Market Place Shopping Centre, the town provides a good mix of retail and leisure, despite what some may say. And Bolton's police officers are making sure it is a welcoming place for all - businesses and visitors -as they crackdown on town centre crime , notably shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police) Police chiefs say their work in the town centre has been a success. The Bolton shoplifting team , which was assembled 18 months ago, has seen “major improvement” in terms of tackling crime on the high street including shoplifting, burglary and the sale of illegal goods. Across August and September, the team secured 27 arrests, from which 50 charges were brought – 38 for shoplifting / theft offences, six for failures to appear at court, five community behaviour order breaches, and a burglary offence.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police) Sgt Jess Prudence, of GMP’s Bolton town centre team said: “Not a day goes by when there’s not an issue in Bolton town centre regarding retail crime. READ MORE: Beloved dog dies after visit to Cutacre Country Park in Bolton Bolton company director banned over Covid bounce back loan Bolton: Shoplifters jailed as police continue crackdown “It’s something that we’re now looking to really crack down on to keep our high streets safe for everyone to enjoy. “The.
