Seven arrests on suspicion of theft offences in proactive operation

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of theft offences after we carried out a number of warrants across Stoke-on-Trent.

We’ve been working hard to investigate a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries linked to car thefts across the city. Our proactive team in the north have been building intelligence to find those responsible for nearly 30 incidents, including eight burglaries and 18 attempted burglaries.

Three people were arrested yesterday (Thursday 8 May):

• An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, both from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary
• An 18-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of burglary

They were released under investigation while our enquiries continue.

Four more people were arrested today (Friday 9 May):

• A 16-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of vehicle theft and handling stolen goods
• Another 16-year-old boy from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary
• A 29-year-old man, of no fixed address, on suspicion of handling stolen goods
• A 15-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and vehicle theft.

Detective Sergeant Marc Proctor, from the city proactive team, said: “Taking robust action against those responsible for burglary and theft is one of our main priorities in the city.

“We’re working hard every day to investigate reports, build intelligence on the criminal networks responsible for these crimes and to proactively protect the belongings of local people and businesses.”

The total number of burglaries, theft from the person and robberies reduced by a combined 217 incidents from December 2023 to December 2024, when compared to the previous year.

We’re working hard in Staffordshire to act against thieves and to protect the longings of local communities.