Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston near Nantwich.
More than 30 officers executed warrants at addresses in Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham leading to the arrests of three Albanian men (aged 27, 28, 30) and a 33-year-old British woman.
It’s in connection with as many as 37 high value house burglaries between October 2024 and March 2025.
And among these were three burglaries in Willaston all on the same day in December 24, two properties on Colleys Lane and one on Crewe Road.
Police raids involved officers from Cheshire Police as well as Staffordshire Police, Derbyshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police.
All four suspects have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and are being held in police custody.
The arrests form part of Cheshire’s Operation Ambler, an ongoing operation led by detectives at Macclesfield CID into at the high value burglaries.
Ten of those took place in Cheshire along with others in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Durham, Cleveland, West Mercia and Warwickshire.
As well as Willaston, properties targeted in Cheshire include Alderley Edge, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Disley, Weston, and Whitegate.
All burglaries involved high value residential premises and the total value of the items stolen is believed to be more than £1 million.
Detective Sergeant Laura Fox, of Macclesfield CID, who has led the operation said: “Our investigation has shown us that these incidents have been carefully planned and coordinated, and they’ve gone to great lengths to continue their crime spree across the country.
“On each occasion the offenders have specifically targeted high value properties, breaking in via first floor windows and doors, and ransacking the premises to steal as much as possible.
“In total we believe that the value of the items stolen in the burglaries was more than £1 million, which includes more than £400,000 from the ten homes in Cheshire.
“I hope that today’s arrests provide some reassurance to the victims in the case and also act as a warning to other offenders who are thinking of targeting Cheshire.”
During the raids officers recovered a number of high value watches and handbags.
Detective Inspector Dave Jarvis, of Macclesfield CID said: “Burglary is an horrific offence, and we understand the devastating impact that it has on victims and the long-lasting emotional damage it can cause, which is why we’re committed to doing all we can to tackle the issue.
“The work leading up to and including today’s operation is testament to the dedication and commitment of our officers and staff to disrupt this criminal activity and keep communities in Cheshire safe.
“As these arrests demonstrate, if you commit crime in Cheshire, we will come for you.
“No matter where you live, or how much you try to hide, our officers will come for you, and you will be arrested.”
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