A distressing burglary occurred on Christmas Eve in North East Manchester, leaving an elderly victim traumatized and the authorities urging the public for information. The victim, who was celebrating her 77th birthday, endured a harrowing experience as three masked intruders forcibly entered her residence on Saxon Street.
The incident took place around 6pm when the victim was watching television. She heard a loud noise and, upon investigating, found herself face-to-face with the intruders. They coerced her to stay in the kitchen while two of them ransacked her home for approximately five minutes. The burglars fled with the victim’s handbag, which contained £50 in cash, her bank card, bus pass, and personal items.
Despite ongoing police appeals, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Authorities are now appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying and locating the three suspects, whose images have been released. Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage from the Miles Platting/Saxon Road/Bradford Road area around 6 pm on Christmas Eve.
Detective Sergeant Terina Arthern of GMP’s North Manchester Neighbourhood Crime Team expressed gratitude for the community’s support and emphasized the importance of their assistance. Your messages are deeply appreciated and have been passed onto the victim and her family,” she stated. The police are committed to ensuring the victim’s safety and well-being while leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to uncover those responsible.
Individuals with information about the incident are urged to contact GMP at 0161 856 3955 or 101, quoting log 2411 of 24/12/2023. Reports can also be submitted online through the police website or anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
