Man wanted in connection to a series of shoplifting incidents across Macclesfield

Thursday, 22 February 2024 11:45

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a 42-year-old man from Manchester, who is wanted in connection to a series of shoplifting incidents across Macclesfield.

Glen James is wanted in connection to a series of shoplifting incidents across Macclesfield.

The 42-year-old is described as white, around 5' 8" tall, of proportionate build with short light brown hair and blue eyes.

He has links to both Macclesfield and Droylsden in Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information about Glen's whereabouts should contact Cheshire Police via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

or call 101, quoting 23000792539.

Pictured - Glen James.

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