Macclesfield robbery victim urged to come forward after couple arrested in Wythenshawe

NewsGreater Manchester NewsMacclesfieldA man and a woman are in custody19:05, 18 Aug 2026Updated 19:06, 18 Aug 2026Cheshire Police has urged the victim of a daylight robbery which took place in Macclesfield yesterday (Monday, August 17) to come forward.‌The force said they received reports of a robbery in Byron Street in Macclesfield at around midday on Monday August 17 from a witness.‌CCTV footage showed a male victim carrying a green suitcase in the vicinity when he was 'assaulted' by a male suspect who then allegedly stole the suitcase.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHe was then said to have fled the scene in a white VW Tiguan which pulled up at the roadside and then headed in the direction of Cross Street.‌The car was later located i