Police News - Rochdale North

Insp Michelle Hughes

Inspector Michelle Hughes: "Priorities this week are reducing burglaries and ensuring we continue to support victims of domestic violence.

"We’ve suffered 13 reports of burglaries throughout our areas which includes domestic dwellings, outbuildings and commercial premises."

"Breakdown of burglaries per beat from Friday 5 December to Thursday 11 December:

Central - 0
Bamford - 1
Norden - 1
Spotland and Falinge - 0
Healey - 2
Milkstone and Deeplish - 2
Town Centre - 1

"Our officers are undertaking daily checks on suspects and giving attention to the hotspot areas, and we continue to target offenders via our ‘Dark nights’ burglary operation."

Recent Arrests

A 48-year-old male has been arrested on 12 December, in connection with a sexual offence.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested on 11 December in connection a theft offence. She is bailed with conditions re-appear at Bury Custody Office 16 January 2015.

A 50-year-old man local to the Freehold area of Rochdale was arrested on 11 December for   drink driving. 

A wanted man, Kirk Jones (2) from Rochdale, was arrested on a recall to prison 11 December.

Operation Bauble

The day of action last week formed part of Operation Advent which is a force wide approach to tackling crime over the festive period and as reported on Rochdale Online, numerous arrests were made throughout the day in Rochdale.

The focus remains on disrupting criminals and apprehending them.

Inspector Hughes said: "We are dedicated to giving the citizens of Rochdale a crime-free Christmas." 

Crime Prevention - Thefts From Vehicles

There is a current trend in theft from motor vehicles with the use of an electrical device to block central locking systems.

Some people who parked their vehicles in Manchester City Centre became victims to this type of crime. They left their vehicles none the wiser and returned totally oblivious to the fact they had been victims of theft.

Please take extra care and just check your doors are fully secure before you leave your vehicle unattended as this type of crime appears to be on the increase and could be used here in Rochdale.

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Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, we know, however, that a high percentage of crime is opportunistic, and can be prevented by taking some simple precautions.

See below tips on how to keep your home safe and secure this Christmas. 

• Keep doors and windows locked at all times, even if you are in the property. 
• Keep presents out of sight. Large piles of presents under the tree that are visible through a door or window are tempting to thieves. 
• Don’t leave empty boxes on display outside. Discarded packaging advertises all the new goods you have indoors. 
• Don’t leave car keys and handbags lying around on display. 
• Make it look like someone is at home when you’re going out for the evening. Leave lights on and close the curtains. If you have a burglar alarm, set it. 
• If you’re going on holiday over the festive period, ask a friend, relative or neighbour to keep an eye on your house.
• You can make it difficult for criminals to operate by not purchasing stolen property. If you are offered a quality product at a bargain price ensure that the source is genuine.