Cheshire Police launched Operation Crossbow on Monday, deploying officers from various departments across the county in a day of intensified action that resulted in 15 arrests and the recovery of a missing child. According to Cheshire Police, the targeted operation aimed to locate wanted and outstanding criminals, yielding arrests for offenses including stalking, theft, failing to attend court, being wanted on recall to prison, serious sexual offences, domestic abuse, criminal damage, and affray.
Suspect Evades Law Enforcement for 12 Months in Sankey Valley Park Tent
Among the arrests, Cheshire Police confirmed that a 33-year-old man wanted for 18 months in connection with a burglary was located by officers in Warrington. The suspect had been living in a tent in a wooded area near Sankey Valley Park. According to police, he stayed there for 12 months in an attempt to evade law enforcement before being detained during the county-wide sweep.
The operation also successfully located a missing 14-year-old child from Wilmslow, who was safely returned home. Alongside the criminal arrests and the recovery of the missing youth, officers from the force’s roads and crime unit conducted proactive operations on local road networks.
Road Traffic Offences and Police Response
During the road operations, officers recorded a total of 54 road traffic offences across Cheshire. According to the force, five drivers were reported for speeding, three vehicles were seized, and a stolen vehicle was recovered.
DS Adam Waller stated that Operation Crossbow highlights police work conducted across the county throughout the year. “It is also our regular reminder to those bold enough to assume that they can escape justice that it is only a matter of time before our officers catch up with them,” DS Waller said, describing the deployment as a team effort that required months of planning.
Following the proactive phase, officers and staff worked into the night to process suspects in custody suites and complete post-operation actions.
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