Police News - Rochdale South

A moped/motorcycle which was being used as an off road vehicle is sezied

At 8:30pm on Thursday 31 July 2014 a male out walking his dog on Tintern Road was approached by two males on a motorcycle. One male brandishing a chisel demanded money from the victim. The victim did not have any money and was forced to hand over his expensive Gucci watch.

The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a distinctive helmet described as:

White helmet with a pointed chin section, which had a grey teeth design around mouth area (similar to a shark design).

Anyone with any information please contact Middleton Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 8701 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Arrests/Warrants

On Friday 8 August 2014 on Starkey Street, Heywood two PCSOs from Rochdale South Neighbourhood Policing Team seized a moped/motorcycle which was being used as an off road vehicle. The youth was riding it without a helmet and over pavements around the area without insurance. He then made off after questioning and giving false information. Enquires are continuing.

A man was arrested at an address in Persimmon Homes, Heywood for three offences, taking a motor vehicle without consent, burglary and driving whilst disqualified. The man has been bailed until the 23 September 2014. Further enquires to be conducted.

A man from Middleton was arrested on the 10 August 2014 for burglary of a nursery and burglary of a library. Police officers found the suspect close by with a pair of bolt croppers. The man was remanded in custody to appear before the Bury and Rochdale Magistrates court the following day.

A man was arrested for assault on a family member and has been given bail to return on the 5 September 2014.

Burglary & Vehicle Crime

Theft from motor vehicle (TFMV) Heywood three - Middleton seven
Theft of motor vehicle (TOMV) Heywood three - Middleton two
Burglary – Heywood 11 - Middleton one
Burglary OTD (sheds & garages) – Heywood three - Middleton five 

Crime Prevention tips for the week

There has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles over the past week in the Heywood and Middleton area. Please ensure when leaving your car you remove or take any items with you such as sat navs, mobile phones, iPads, etc. If you can’t remove them from your car then please keep them out of sight in the boot.

The cost of replacing a broken window is often far more than the value of goods stolen. If you can, take your belongings with you rather than leaving them in the car. If you can’t, lock everything out of sight in the boot.

In particular, and in no specific order, never leave the following anywhere in your car:

• Removable radio fronts
• Portable satellite navigation systems and their mounting cradle (sat navs) 
• Mobile Phones 
• Golf clubs 
• iPods/ iPads 
• Handbags (don’t leave them under seats) 
• Laptops, computers and briefcases 
• Cheque, credit and debit cards 
• Items of clothing 
• Driving documents and personal correspondence 

Always try and remove these items if you can. That old coat on the back seat may be worthless but thieves won’t know that. They may break in to see if you’ve left any money or cards in one of the pockets.

Whether removable or not, all equipment should be permanently marked with the vehicle registration or your postcode. Make a note of the serial number and keep it in a safe place.