Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of burglary following Sandbach business raids

By The Editor 10th Aug 2026

Local News by The Editor 10th Aug 2026

A 16-year-old male has been arrested, following four business burglaries in Sandbach.

Between 13 and 21 July there were four burglaries during the early hours.

The suspect smashed glass to gain entry on each occasion and escaped with cash.

On 13 July, the suspect struck at Black Cat Coffee in Welles Street, and again at Doggy Day Care Wheelock on Game Street overnight on 13 July into the early hours of the next morning.

On 21 July, the Little Pea Play Cafe, Lodge Road was broken into along with Sandbach Cricket Club on Hind Heath Road.

The 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and been bailed, pending further enquiries.

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