Seven incidents of dwelling burglaries were reported in just one day around the area.

The incidents on Thursday November 27 too place in and around the Orrell Waterpark and Crank Road areas of Billinge.

At around 6am, four men were seen to run off from one of the homes by witnesses and two offenders were spotted looking around a house while standing on a private driveway a short time later.

A car was stolen during one of the burglaries but was recovered nearby.
Pemberton Neighbourhood Inspector Peter Clarke said "This level of criminality does cause me some concern, and can difficult to target when it occurs so rarely.

"I have got a team of experienced officers working with colleagues in neighbouring forces seeking out witnesses, and identifying opportunities for recovery of evidence.

"In order for us to respond effectively, it is vital that our communities report all incidents of a suspicious nature immediately, particularly if occurring during the early hours.

"Please be reassured that I have already put an effective response into place to investigate these crimes thoroughly and identify those responsible."

Anyone with further information can call Wigan Police Station on 0161 872 5050, the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or DC Wendy Blacklidge on 0161 856 7147."