Seven men charged in connection with the theft of more than 20 vehicles

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and car thefts across Cheshire have charged seven men.

Alan Dunwoody (38), Ryan Dunwoody (35), Mark Ford (23), Mark Strutt (42), Stephen Strutt (39), Jason Poyer (41) and Aaron Stubbs (30) have all been charged with a number of offences.

The charges relate to a series of burglaries and car thefts which occurred between August 2019 and September 20 at addresses in Disley, Bollington, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Northwich.

Four of the men, Alan Dunwoody, Mark Strutt, Stephen Strutt and Stubbs have been remanded in custody while Ryan Dunwoody and Poyser have been released on conditional bail.

All six are due to appear at Chester Court on Monday 15 February.

The seventh suspect, Ford has already pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary with intent to steal, he has been bailed pending a sentencing date. 

Below are the addresses and charge details of the six defendants:

• Alan Dunwoody (38), Pewsey Road, Wythenshaw, Greater Manchester – Charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal.
• Ryan Dunwoody (35), HMP Wymott, Ulnes Walton, Lancashire – Charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
• Mark Ford (23), Colshaw Road, Manchester – charged with conspiracy to commit burglary with intent to steal
• Mark Strutt (42), Glebe Street, Offerton, Stockport– Charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal.
• Stephen Strutt (39) Chester Avenue, Stalybridge - Charged with conspiracy to steal.
• Aaron Stubbs (30) Lane End Road, Manchester – Charged with conspiracy to steal.
• Jason Poyser (41) Queenhill Road, Northenden – Charged with conspiracy to steal.