๐ฌ๐ง Wigan ยท GB ยท 17 Dec 2025
Wigan Shop Burglar Caught on CCTV Sentenced to Prison Terms
A 36-year-old individual has been handed a custodial sentence after being caught on CCTV carrying out a series of commercial burglaries in Wigan town centre. The offender was identified after local businesses provided security footage to the police.
The court heard that the defendant targeted multiple retail outlets in the town centre, causing property damage during the break-ins and stealing stock. The CCTV evidence played a crucial role in securing the conviction, showing the suspect actively breaking into the premises.
Following a prompt police investigation, the individual was arrested, charged, and has now been sent to prison. Local business owners have welcomed the sentencing, noting that commercial burglaries place significant financial and operational strains on town centre shops.
Sources : wigantoday
