Police mobile displays of wanted suspects and offenders

A police mobile 'Wanted' van has been driving around town displaying images of wanted suspects and offenders. A PCSO has been riding his bike in Rochdale Town Centre with a 'Wanted' trailer attached.

This is part of Operation Resolute - GMP's seasonal campaign to keep the heat on criminals this Summer.

Operation Resolute will see warrants being executed at the homes of priority offenders, and mobile ad-vans used across the region to name and shame criminals who are still wanted. In addition, frequent visits will be made to probationers’ homes to see if they are complying with licence conditions, and checks will be run at scrap dealers’ premises to ensure that stolen metal is not being bought or sold.

The operation will also see neighbourhood policing teams reminding residents not to tempt burglars by leaving doors and windows open for long periods in the hot weather, and advising on ways to keep sheds and garages secure too.

Police are maintaining a strong presence in anti-social behaviour hotspots and closely monitoring those with a history of causing disruption. Details of young people causing trouble will be passed on to the councils’ neighbourhood teams, so that youth workers can intervene if necessary.

Underage drinking is one of the main factors causing antisocial behaviour, and so officers will seize illegally purchased alcohol, work with Trading Standards to target premises who sell to under 18s, and take firm action against adults who buy drink for young people.

Police will also crack down on the illegal use of off-road motorbikes, which tends to be more of a problem over summer, and offenders risk having bikes seized or even crushed.

For non-emergency calls or to report a crime call police on 101, or for more information visit gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Use 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or property or a crime in progress.