Criminals have been busy

Criminals have been busy this week and the Rochdale East area has seen an increase in burglary and criminal damage.

• Eleven burglaries from residential property spread out across the whole of Rochdale East 
• Five thefts from motor vehicles, again these crimes are spread across the whole of Rochdale East
• Six thefts of motor vehicles - four of these are theft of motor scooters
• Seventeen incidents of criminal damage, the majority of these are around the Kirkholt area 
• Four thefts of pedal cycles, spread across the whole Rochdale East Area. 

A police spokesman said: "Please remain vigilant, keep your doors and windows locked on both your property and your vehicle. Also where ever possible do not leave pedal cycles/scooters insecure in a garden."

If you have any information or have seen anything suspicious you can report this through the 101 telephone number or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.