Appeal for information following aggravated burglary in Wilmslow

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an aggravated burglary in Wilmslow.

At around 8.15pm on Thursday 17 November, three unknown men forced entry into an address on Manchester Road.

Once inside, the men, who were armed with crowbars, threatened the occupants. 

They then fled the scene in an unknown direction, taking with them a large quantity of jewellery and three watches, including a solitaire ring, a Rolex Daytona watch, a Rolex   
Presidential watch and a Rolex Sky Dweller. 

All three of the men were wearing black clothing and balaclavas, they all had strong Mancunian accents. 

One of the men was described as around 6’ 1” tall and of stocky build; the second was around 6’ tall and of athletic build, while the third man was describes as being slightly smaller and of a stocky build.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone who was in the area and saw anything that may aid their investigation to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Joyce, of Macclesfield CID, said: “This was an absolutely terrifying incident for all those involved and we are committed to doing all we can to trace the people responsible. 

“Enquiries are ongoing and as part of our investigation we want to hear from anyone who was in the Manchester Road area, near to Styal Road, around the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed anything suspicious.

“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.

“I’d also ask businesses or individuals to be vigilant and report anyone who may be trying to sell the stolen watches and jewellery.”

Anyone with information or footage that may aid the ongoing investigation should visit:

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal/

... or call 101, quoting IML 1415021.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on:

0800 555 111