Police pledge to lock Rotherham burglars up by Christmas

Police chiefs in Rotherham want burglars in the town locked up by Christmas.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Nov 2018, 09:48 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2018, 09:55 BST
A crackdown on burglary is under way in RotherhamA crackdown on burglary is under way in Rotherham
A crackdown on burglary is under way in Rotherham

A week-long crackdown on burglary has been launched in the town, with the first two arrests made on Saturday.

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A crackdown on burglary is under way in RotherhamA crackdown on burglary is under way in Rotherham
A crackdown on burglary is under way in Rotherham
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Detective Chief Inspector Martin Tate said: 'Some people think Christmas starts too early -not for locking up burglars.

'This week in Rotherham we are focusing our attempts to prevent crime for the festive period. It's called Operation Quilt. If you commit burglary we want you in prison for Christmas.'

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