Police News - Rochdale North

Detective Inspector Lee Hopwood

Liam Broxton (07/02/1993) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged with burglary and attempt theft from vehicle.

Broxton appeared before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court and has been remanded in Police custody to appear at Crown Court.

Mark Appleyeard (20/08/1983) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged with theft from a motor vehicle, in which over £20 worth of goods were stolen over £150 worth of damage caused.

Appleyard has been bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 02/05/2014.

A 32-year-old male from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

The male has been bailed to appear at Bury Custody office on 13/05/2014 pending further enquiries.

A 16-year-old male from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated Section 47 assault.

The youth has been bailed to appear at Bury Custody office on 07/05/2014 pending further enquiries.

A 37-year-old male from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of five offences of shoplifting in which a total of £245.00 worth of goods were stolen.

The male has been bailed to appear at Bury Custody Office on 22/04/2014 pending further enquiries.

Arshed Mahmood (06/05/1971) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged with common assault and Section 47 assault.

Mahmood has been bailed to appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 28/04/2014

Two 16-year-old males from Rochdale have been arrested and charged on suspicion of theft after a high school pupil had their mobile phone stolen.

The males have been bailed to appear before Bury and Rochdale Youth Court on 01/05/2014.

Kyle Brine (12/04/1994) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged with possessing a controlled drug with intent to supply.

Brine has been bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 30/04/2014.

Crime Prevention - Pedal Cycle Theft

Rochdale North officers have seen an increase in the theft of pedal cycles especially in the Town Centre. Please follow the advice below to help improve your bikes security.

Choosing a lock:

It is essential that you have a good quality lock for your bike.

You should look for a lock with a ‘Sold Secure’ rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. Gold rated means that it has been tested against attack and offers the highest level of security.

If you can, use two locks of different types to deter thieves.

Where to park your bike:

• Plan ahead and check out the places you need to leave your bike.
• Look for secure cycle parking that is bolted securely or fixed into the ground.
• Parking that only allows your front wheel to be locked should be avoided as thieves can remove your front wheel and make off with the rest of your bike.
• When locking your bike in a shed/garage use an anchor point which either bolts directly to the floor/wall or can be installed into concrete.
• If you keep your bike in a shed/garage invest in an alarm.

Register your bike:

• We recommend that you register your bike on www.immobilise.com.
• Immobilise is a free property registration database, it is used by GMP to reunite stolen goods to their owners.
• If you have any information on who might be stealing or handling stolen bikes then please contact the Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.