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Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

A burglar who held a pillow over the face of an 82-year-old woman while she was house-sitting a Wistaston property for a friend has been jailed.

Martin McGinley 30, of Smallbrook Walk, Crewe, was sentenced to 38 months imprisonment after pleading guilty.

December 28, 2022
Knife-wielding burglar jailed for terrifying Leighton home raid

Knife-wielding burglar jailed for terrifying Leighton home raid

A knife-wielding burglar from Crewe who assaulted a homeowner and threatened him with a knife has been jailed.

Lee Moss, of no fixed abode, pretended to be a takeaway deliverer when the victim opened his front door to him at around 9.15pm on August 28.

November 2, 2019
Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Police are hunting a burglar who targeted two properties in Stapeley while the occupiers slept.

The incidents, at homes on Flowerscroft and Stapeley Terrace, are being linked to the same suspect by detectives.

July 10, 2017
Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Two cousins have been jailed for 70 months for a series of break-ins across the country, including in Nantwich and Crewe.

Kindred crooks Scott and David Simkiss (pictured) teamed up to burgle several homes – but also went alone on some raids.

February 5, 2015
Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

A burglar who preyed on terrified elderly homeowners in Nantwich and Chester has been jailed for six years.

Carl Francis Haddock was caught by Cheshire Police as part of Operation Dothan after an increase in burglaries in the area.

September 3, 2014
Detectives hunt burglars after three Nantwich homes raided

Detectives hunt burglars after three Nantwich homes raided

A sneak-in burglar stole goods from a Nantwich home on Remembrance Sunday – while the owner was still in the house. The thief walked in through an unlocked door at the property on Cherry Tree Court, in Stapeley.

November 11, 2013
Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

A Nantwich mum has warned families to be on their guard after a burglar raided her home while the family was asleep. The victim was woken at 2am by their dog barking and disturbed the crook at the property on Massey Close, Stapeley.

October 30, 2012