Police are appealing for information after the theft of a van containing 12 railway track protection detonators in Blackley earlier this week.
Officers were called to reports that a white Ford Transit Flatbed on Plant Hill Road was being towed away by two unknown men on Thursday November 26 at around 10.45pm.
The stolen van is property of McGinley Support Services and contained two tubs storing a total of 12 railway track protection detonators, a GMP spokesperson said.
Investigators have established that while the items don’t pose a risk to the wider public, they are keen to ensure they recover the van and catch those responsible for the theft.
It is believed that a number of vehicles drove past the men while the incident was taking place and detectives are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have any information.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Sergeant Damon Atkinson, of GMP's North Manchester division, said: "We are appealing to any members of the public who may have information about this incident to get in touch and provide us with any details they can to aid with our enquiries.
"I want to reassure the public that the detonators in the van do not pose a threat to the public but, of course, we need to recover these as a matter of precaution and we are doing all we can to ensure that the van and its contents are recovered and returned to their owner."
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 4024 quoting incident number 2769 of 26/11/2020. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
