A carjacker was arrested after his partner fled during a chase. The stolen car was recovered with minor damage.
The car was a stolen CUPRA Formentor. Someone reported the theft early Thursday. It happened on February 27th.
The burglary occurred on Ennerdale Road near Middleton. Police spotted the car soon after. A short chase began then. The driver jumped from the moving car.
He ran away from the police. A 19-year-old remained inside the car. Police arrested the teenager.
They suspect him of burglary and car theft. He is still in custody now. They are still asking him questions.
The police found the car. It had only minor damage. They returned it to its owner. Police continue to look for the other suspect.
A police officer spoke about the arrest. He said they catch offenders often. They patrol roads in Greater Manchester. They respond to incidents quickly.
Quick action led to a good result. Burglaries cause a lot of distress. Car thefts decreased by 18% this year. This happened in 2025.
Do you have information? Call 101 and mention incident 296. Do it from February 27, 2025. Your help could solve the case.