Police credit new tech with the seizure of three stolen cars in Wigan

And officers are crediting new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology for the breakthroughs.

A social media post by GMP Wigan West said that due to recent investment in the kit, the C Relief Transport Unit seized three stolen vehicles.

One was said to have been stolen in Wigan on July 6.

But police do not rely on technology alone and ask if members of the public spot suspicious activity or vehicles, they should ring 101.

Alternatively phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.