Vehicle thefts at Trafford Centre come to a halt after successful GMP operation
Officers have been patrolling the shopping centre in recent weeks
Greater Manchester Police have revealed it's been over four weeks since the last vehicle theft was reported at the Trafford Centre.
The force's 'Operation Lexford' aimed at tackling vehicle crimes in Trafford - with a particular focus on the Trafford Centre.
Officers will continue to patrol shopping centre car parks over the coming weeks.
So far, six arrests have been made and 12 vehicles recovered. All of the vehicles have been returned to victims.
Inspector Leanne Kennedy of GMP’s Trafford District, said: “This operation is an excellent showcase of GMP’s continued commitment to tackling vehicle crime across Greater Manchester.
“As part of the operation, there has been an increased police presence at Trafford Centre and we have been holding weekly police surgeries with focus on providing people with tailored crime prevention advice and we have been working in partnership the Trafford Centre security team.
"We will continue to work to bring offenders to justice, but I would ask that the public to help us to help them, by being vigilant when visiting the Trafford Centre, and to follow our simple crime prevention advice found on the crime prevention page on our website."