An appeal has been launched to find two men who police believe may have information about two home burglaries in Oldham.
On Tuesday, July 23, cash and bikes were reportedly taken in two separate burglaries from addresses in Oldham.
Occupants on Delph New Road came back to their property to discover that they had been burgled.
It is believed the burglars took cash from the home.
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On the same day, it was reported a second incident took place on Tenterfield Close where the suspected burglars broke into a garden shed to pick up tools which they used to break into the main property.
They then reportedly made off with two bikes.
Greater Manchester Police has now released images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with the burglaries.
Officers believe the pair might have important information that will assist their enquiries.
PC Dom Orford from GMP's Oldham Neighbourhood Crime Team said: “We’ve conducted a number of enquiries around these burglaries and although no arrests have been made we have explored every avenue available to us.
“We’re now appealing to members of the community if they have any further detail they can share that may help our ongoing investigation.
“It is unacceptable for anybody to feel unsafe in their own home, which is why tackling burglary remains one of GMP’s top priorities.
“We are looking to identify the men in these images as we believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries, if you have any information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, then please contact us on 101 quoting CRI/06QQ/0017408/24 or CRI/06QQ/0017434/24 or report via LiveChat facility on gmp.police.uk.”
The force has also issued some advice for people in Oldham to protect their homes from burglaries.
This includes deterring burglars with an alarm, locking doors and windows and using light timers.
GMP said burglars "love the dark" and homes left in darkness can signal that no one is home.
Officers have advised using a TV simulator or leaving a radio tuned into a talk station.
Extra security can also be added to doors such as patio lock doors which can be fitted over door handles or bolted down behind a sliding door.
They also say to close windows when you leave the room.
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