Gang who had robbed multiple stores across Preston, Chorley and Leyland have been jailed as police launch robbery campaign
The sentences come as police take part in Operation Calibre where they are asking for the public’s help to catch some of the county’s most wanted robbery suspects. Police will be issuing details of individuals next week.Detective Supt Nick Connaughton said: “Robbery has a devastating impact on victims, leaving them with trauma which can be lasting.
“Whilst personal robberies are at their lowest levels since 2016, we cannot afford to take it for granted and must continue to target those habitual criminals who can be responsible for a large amount of offending.“We are working day and night to protect communities and our message to those who think it is ok to commit a robbery and inflict violence in our communities is clear: we will not tolerate this. You will end up facing significant consequences and we will catch you.
“We will target our activity in known hotspot areas, increasing our visibility and operational activity and arresting those intent on committing crime.”Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire added:"Cracking down on burglary and robbery is a key priority in my Fighting Crime Plan and officers Proactively targeting offenders and bringing them to justice is exactly what people want to see.
"These sentences show that we're determined to see those who take advantage of others and steal from people's homes and businesses, behind bars and off the streets, particularly prolific offenders who blight peoples’ lives and cause financial and emotional damage."I will continue to back the Chief Constable with the resources to get tough on offenders and bring them to justice, whilst making our communities safer.
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