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Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division welcomes new Superintendent.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Superintendent Scott Boast is the new Operations Manager for Preston with overall responsibility for Neighbourhood, Response and Response Investigations teams.

Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO still serving the community at 75!

Friday, March 28, 2025

Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO is still walking the beat, despite turning 75 years old.

Burglary who targeted homes in Preston jailed

Friday, March 14, 2025

A burglar who targeted multiple homes in Preston City Centre has been jailed for more than six years.

Illicit tobacco and vapes seized in multi-agency strike day in Preston

Friday, March 14, 2025

Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth around £2000 have been seized after a multi-agency day of action in Plungington.

Woman recalled to prison for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Monday, March 3, 2025

A shoplifter has been recalled to prison after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order preventing her from entering shops in Preston City Centre.

South Division officers recognised at Lancashire Constabulary’s Problem Solving Awards

Monday, February 3, 2025

Lancashire Police’s South Division, which covers the areas of Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, have recently celebrated success at the 6^th annual Problem Solving Awards which celebrates the best examples of innovative policing in Lancashire.

South Lancashire officers and staff commended at Commander’s Awards

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

57 people have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division at the Divisional Commander’s Commendations Ceremony.

Preston man charged with fragrance thefts

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

We have charged a man after fragrances were stolen from Boots in Preston.

Woman charged with theft from stores in Preston and North Yorkshire

Monday, January 20, 2025

We have charged a woman following a string of shoplifting offences in Preston and North Yorkshire.

Four charged with high value theft in Preston

Friday, January 17, 2025

We have charged four people following a high value theft from a shop in Preston.

Man arrested following burglaries in Preston

Thursday, January 9, 2025

We have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries in Preston.

Preston shoplifter jailed

Friday, December 27, 2024

Gary Stock jailed for stealing designer clothing worth over £800

Three arrested over spate of Chorley burglaries

Monday, December 16, 2024

We have arrested three men in connection with a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Chorley.

Large cannabis grow discovered in Chorley Town Centre

Thursday, December 12, 2024

We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Chorley.

Jail for burglar who targeted homes in Leyland.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland has been jailed.

Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed

Monday, November 18, 2024

Between July and September this year, Wesley Holden stole bags, cash, games consoles and bank cards from numerous properties in the City Centre.

Preston Police and partners conduct underage knife sales tests across the city.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Preston Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre – a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime.