A fifth arrest has been made amid an ongoing investigation into a string of high value burglaries across the UK.

Detectives from Cheshire Police arrested a 28-year-old Albanian man in London earlier today (July 3).

It comes following four arrests on Wednesday (July 2) as a result of three raids carried out at addresses in Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham.

These raids former part of Operation Amber led by detectives at Macclesfield CID into at least 37 burglaries at high value residential premises which occurred between October 2024 and March 2025.

They include ten burglaries in Cheshire along with others in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Durham, Cleveland, West Mercia and Warwickshire.

Properties targeted in Cheshire include homes in Alderley Edge, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Disley, Weston, Willaston and Whitegate.

In total, more than £1 million worth of items were stolen.

Detective Inspector Dave Jarvis, of Macclesfield CID said: "Burglary is an horrific offence, and we understand the devastating impact that it has on victims and the long-lasting emotional damage it can cause, which is why we're committed to doing all we can to tackle the issue.

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"As these arrests demonstrate, if you commit crime in Cheshire, we will come for you. No matter where you live, or how much you try to hide, our officers will come for you, and you will be arrested."

Four people were arrested during three raids in the Midlands on Wednesday, July 2 (Credit: Cheshire Police)

The raids involved officers from Macclesfield CID, the Cheshire Constabulary Serious and Organised Crime Unit and officers from Staffordshire Police, Derbyshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police.

During the raids officers recovered a number of high value watches and handbags.

Three Albanian men, aged 27, 28 and 30, and a 33-year-old British woman were subsequently arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary.

Detective Sergeant Laura Fox of Macclesfield CID, who led the operation, said: "Our investigation has shown us that these incidents have been carefully planned and coordinated, and they've gone to great lengths to continue their crime spree across the country.

"On each occasion the offenders have specifically targeted high value properties, breaking in via first floor windows and doors, and ransacking the premises to steal as much as possible.

"In total we believe that the value of the items stolen in the burglaries was more than £1 million, which includes more than £400,000 from the ten homes in Cheshire."

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All five suspects are currently being held in custody.