Police News - Rochdale East

Inspector Niall Pawson, Rochdale East

Officers discovered a cannabis farm to the value of around £1,000 in Newhey after acting on intelligence from a member of the public.

A-14 year-old boy has been charged with six offences of criminal damage after he threw stones from a motorway bridge at passing vehicles causing damage. He will appear and Bury and Rochdale Youth Court later this month.

A 38-year-old male has been charged with attempt burglary and vehicle interference. He was refused bail and was taken straight to court.

Crime figures for last week
Littleborough Lakeside

Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 2
Drugs Offences – 1

Wardle

New Street between 5 October at 2:00pm and the 12 October at 2:00pm
Offenders have used what is believed to be a screwdriver to try to force entry to a property. However, othe ffenders were unable to gain entry.

Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft from Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 0

Milnrow/Newhey

Bealcroft Walk, on the 14 October between 7:50am and 12:45pm
An offender has kicked in a front door to gain entry to a property. Once inside the property the offender stole house keys off a kitchen worktop before being disturbed by the occupants and have made off in possession of the stolen keys.

Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 3

Smallbridge & Firgrove

Mentmore Road, between the 15 October at 2:00pm and the 16 October at 00:19am
Offenders have attempted to gain entry into three different premises. However they were unable to gain entry into any of the premises.

Alexander Drive, on the 15 October between 12:30pm and 4:45pm
Offenders have climbed through an insecure rear ground floor window. Once inside the premises offenders have stolen items including a pedal cycle and jewellery. They exited the premises through the back door.

Mill House Close, between the 1 September at 7:00pm and the 13 September at 10:00am
An offender has gained access to a premises via an insecure ground floor window. Once inside the property the offender has stolen items.

Albert Royds Street between the 22 March at 6:30pm and the 22 September at 3:00pm
Offender/s have used an unknown implement to smash glass in a window to gain entry into a property. Once inside the property the offenders have then stolen items including a bank debit card.

Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle – 0
Robbery - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 2
Drugs Offences – 0

Kirkholt/Balderstone

Robbery - 0
Burglary Other - 2
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 4
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 0

Castleton

Burglary Other – 0
Robbery - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 0

Kingsway

Waithlands Road on the 13 October between the hours of 10:30am and 10:30pm
Offenders have smashed a window to gain entry into premises. Once inside the property the offenders have stolen computer equipment.

Waithlands Road on the 14 October between 4:45pm and 7:10pm
Offenders have smashed a window to gain entry to a premises. Once inside the premises the offenders have stolen money.

Stiups Lane on the 12 October between 3:30pm and 9:00pm
Offenders have used an implement to gain entry to the property. Once inside the property the offenders have then stolen cash and jewellery.

Wensley Way on the 12 October between 8:30am and 9:50pm
Offenders have used an implement to force open a door. Once inside the property the offenders have stolen jewellery.

Berwick Street between 11 October at 1:00pm and the 13 October at 7:00pm
Offenders have entered an empty property and stolen lead flashing from a kitchen window.

Burglary Other – 1
Robbery - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 0

Crime Prevention
This week’s crime prevention focuses on Asian jewellery theft.

Rochdale police are reminding residents to take all necessary security precautions to keep their property safe and deter offenders looking to steal Asian gold and other valuable jewellery.

Asian gold jewellery plays an important role in religious festivities and celebrations with many items handed down through generations. These are not just valuable items but also have great sentimental value which cannot be replaced. Very often these items of jewellery are only in a person’s house for a short while during the period of a ceremony.

Take every step possible to protect and secure your home and property within it and please consider the following crime prevention advice:

• Ensure homes look occupied when you are out – use a timer switch to set a radio and/or lamp to come on. 
• Ensure that jewellery is not left out on display. 
• Ensure that you have good window and door security and use it. 
• Double lock UPVC doors using the keys as well as lifting the handle even if just going out briefly. 
• Store your valuable jewellery in an approved safe. Check with your insurance company before purchasing a safe that it meets their criteria. 
• If you have an alarm ensure that you always activate it at night and when you leave the property.
• If you have UPVC doors ensure they are fully secured by double locking them using the key as well as lifting the handle. 
• Photograph your jewellery, this way, if it is stolen the police will have a clear description of the items, also use forensic marking to identify your jewellery. 
• Ensure that all of your jewellery is adequately covered by your insurance. 
• If possible, store jewellery in a bank safety deposit box. 
• Register items and other valuables via a database such as immobilise” 

Rochdale police are encouraging all households to be extra careful with their family heirlooms. With irreplaceable sentimental value it is important to get an up-to-date insurance valuation.

Anyone who has information in relation to any stolen jewellery or has information relating to any burglary should call 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.