A man and a woman have been arrested thanks to CCTV footage after “violating the security” of a vulnerable elderly man during a burglary at his Warrington home.
At around 10.25 pm on Wednesday, 18 March, officers in Warrington received reports of a burglary at the home of an elderly man in the St Katherine’s Way area of the town.
It was reported that two people, a man and a woman, had forcibly entered the address and stolen a photo frame and an antique pistol from inside.
CCTV enquiries conducted quickly led officers to uncover the identities of the two people who had accessed the property and were seen searching through the address.
The 48-year-old woman and 38-year-old man, from the Latchford and Orford areas of Warrington, were arrested just over 12 hours later on suspicion of burglary.
They remain in custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Alexander Reeves of Warrington CID said: “This pair were fuelled by their own selfishness, taking advantage of a vulnerable man and proceeding to violate the security of his home.
“Burglary is a deeply personal crime that can leave victims living in fear in their own homes, but there are a number of steps that can be taken to provide further protection.
“What played an instrumental part in our officers identifying the two suspects involved was the installation of CCTV cameras in and around the victim’s home.
“Last year, the Constabulary ranked seventh in the country for securing positive outcomes for burglary compared to other UK forces; we will continue to do all that we can to safeguard the vulnerable in our communities and secure justice for those affected.”
