Police News - Rochdale South

Inspector Gary Hall

Arrests/Warrants 

A warrant was carried out at an address in Alkrington, Middleton where a male and female were both arrested for possession of a Controlled Class A drug. Unconfirmed what the drug is at this stage.

Burglary & Vehicle Crime Update
Friday 17 October - Thursday 23 October 

Theft from motor vehicle (TFMV) 8 Heywood – 6 Middleton
Theft of motor vehicle (TOMV) 2 Heywood – 1 Middleton
Burglary – Heywood 4 - 5 Middleton
Burglary OTD (Sheds & Garages) Heywood 0 – 1 Middleton

Crime Prevention Tip

Parents who have concerns about child sexual exploitation should visit PACE through their website http://www.paceuk.info/

Telltale signs of child exploitation to look for include:

• Disengagement from education: young people who are not in school during the day may be more at risk of sexual exploitation. Children who are becoming involved in this activity may begin to skip school or become disruptive.
• Risky behaviours: including secretive use of mobile phones and the internet. 
• Repeatedly going missing. 
• Unexplained gifts: children who appear to have new clothes, jewellery, mobile phones or money that cannot plausibly be accounted for.
• Peers and friends: involved in sexual exploitation and with older boyfriends/girlfriends.
• Drugs/alcohol: drug or alcohol abuse may leave children more vulnerable to sexual exploitation, it is also true to say that abusers may use drugs and alcohol to help control children. 
• Sexual health issues: a history of unprotected sex leading to STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infection) or inappropriate sexual behaviour.