Cops hunt wanted man, 25, following string of Manchester burglaries

Officers are hunting a wanted man following a string of burglaries in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal to trace Kailem Barlow.

The 25-year-old, from Oldham, is wanted in connection with a number of burglaries that took place in the north Manchester area. GMP says the incidents all took place on Tuesday, March 21.

GMP has released an image of Barlow today (May 3) on social media alongside an appeal to find him. Anyone with information on Barlow's whereabouts is urged to come forward.

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A spokesperson for GMP Oldham said: "Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted Man from Oldham. Kailem Barlow is wanted in connection with a number of burglaries that took place in North Manchester on March 21, 2023.

"Barlow is known to have links to the Oldham and north Manchester areas of Greater Manchester. Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Kailem Barlow is asked to contact police on 0161 856 0161 856 3580 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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