Officers from the Warrington Area Investigation Team (AIT) have arrested a man in connection with reports of rogue traders operating in the town.
At around 7.30am today, Thursday 23 April, officers attended an address on Poplars Avenue, Warrington.
A 41-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of fraud.
A number of items were seized at the address including mobile phones and financial documentation.
The arrest follows an investigation involving eight victims who paid for work to be carried out on their properties in Warrington.
The suspect currently remains in police custody, where he is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Police Constable Lewis Hart said: “Today’s arrest forms part of an investigation into reports of rogue traders preying on vulnerable people and either carrying out poor work, or no work at all for extortionate prices.
“This investigation is part of our commitment to protecting our vulnerable residents and targeting those who try to take advantage, stealing thousands of pounds in the process.”
Anyone with information should report it to Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101 quoting IML 2227239.
