Overview
- Three balaclava-clad men forced entry into a home in Oldham at about 10:35am on Monday, stealing two watches.
- An attempt to take the homeowner’s Hyundai failed because the car’s immobiliser prevented the theft.
- Officers linked a black Vauxhall to the break-in and pursued it toward Bradford in a roughly 10-minute chase that hit 105mph and captured red-light running.
- The car was abandoned at a caravan site, where a foot pursuit led to two arrests, including one suspect found hiding inside a caravan.
- Greater Manchester Police arrested men aged 36 and 44 on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving and failing to stop, and urged tips to 0161 856 4521 quoting log 894 of 01/12/25.