Police hunt two men after car stolen and victim's bank card used to buy petrol

Police have asked for the public's help in finding two men after a blue Ford Fiesta was stolen in Golborne. Officers have released CCTV footage of a man filling up the tank of the stolen car at an Esso petrol station in Wigan.

Police are looking for two men and say a blue Ford Fiesta ST was stolen overnight and into the early hours this morning (February 16) and the bank card of the victim was used to pay for the petrol.

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A statement from GMP reads: "Identity Sought!!!!! CCTV A blue Ford fiesta ST was stolen overnight into the early hours of this morning 16/02/2023 from Derby Road in Golborne.

"The bank card of the victim was then used in the Esso garage on Ormskirk Road Wigan. If you recognise these two males then please call 101 or report online at GMP.

"The more detailed information that can be provided will greatly assist in the investigation. The crime reference number to quote is CRI/06LL/0005044/23."

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