Police News: Rochdale South

GMP 40 yrs Celebration ‘Family Fun Day’ between 11-3pm on Sunday 30 March at the Heywood Civic Centre

Scroll down for Video

Anti-Social Behaviour Updates
On 27.03.14 a Neighbourhood Policing Incident (NPI) involving incidents of anti-social behaviour and youths causing annoyance at an address on Birch Street, Heywood that originated on 31.10.13 was finalised and closed with a satisfactory conclusion after the intervention of the Neighbourhood Beat Officer (NBO) and PCSOs. Regular contact in person between the PCSOs and the occupants was maintained throughout.

The Rochdale South Neighbourhood Policing Team are actively progressing three Neighbourhood Policing Investigations in the Middleton and Heywood area, in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour in both the Middleton and Heywood areas.

Arrests/Warrants 
Burglary: On 28.03.14 a male juvenile was arrested for a burglary offence at an address on Schofield Street, Heywood that occurred on 18.03.14.

Breach of Bail/Drugs: On 27.03.14 a male adult was arrested for breach of bail and possession of class B (cannabis) on Tower Street, Heywood. The male was remanded in custody and appeared before Bury & Rochdale Magistrates Court on 28.03.14

Breach of Bail: On 26.03.14 a male adult was arrested for breach of bail on Boarshaw Road, Middleton and was remanded in custody to appear before Bury & Rochdale Magistrates Court on 27.03.14

Drugs: On 25.03.14 a male adult was arrested for possession with intent to supply a controlled drug (class C - anabolic steroids) at Spring Mill, Bury Old Road, Heywood. The male was police bailed for further enquiries until 17.06.14

Assault: On 24.03.14 a male adult was arrested for assault after pulling and pushing his partner during a domestic argument causing her facial injuries. The male was charged with two common assaults and criminal damage and was remanded in custody to appear before Bury & Rochdale Magistrates Court on 25.03.14.

On 24.03.14 a male adult was arrested at Seatoller Drive, Middleton for detaining a child under the age of 16 so as to keep her out of the lawful control of a person entitled to have lawful control of the said child. The male was remanded in custody to appear before Bury & Rochdale Magistrates Court on 25.03.14.

Crime Prevention tips for the week: Greater Manchester residents warned about credit card courier scam

Residents in Greater Manchester are being warned about fraudsters posing as police and bank officials over the phone.

There have been approximately 240 incidents over the last 12 months where victims have been tricked into disclosing bank details and handing over cards to couriers, which has resulted in more than £60,000 being stolen from their accounts.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is urging people to make elderly or vulnerable relatives aware of this type of crime, and to remind them never to reveal account numbers, sort codes or PIN numbers, as legitimate banks or police officers would never ask for these over the phone.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies of GMP’s Economic Crime Unit said: “If you are called by someone claiming to be a police officer and you have concerns, take their details, including name and collar number, and call police on 101 to verify their identity.
“Likewise, if you have suspicions about someone claiming to be from a bank, you should ask for the caller's name, the name of the bank, and the branch they are from. You should then contact the branch to confirm their identity. If you believe your card has been cloned or stolen, call your bank straight away.

“I want to reassure the public that our resources are focused on those fraudsters in the community who are causing the most harm, and we regularly run investigations that result in significant sentences for offenders, as well as the recovery of criminally obtained funds.”

A video where DCI Davies talks in more detail about this scam can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke7psNjimL8

To report fraud call police on 101, Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or report it online at www.actionfraud.police.uk

Action Fraud is a new central point of contact for members of the public and businesses to report fraud and financially motivated internet crime.

The website gives advice on how to avoid falling victim to this type of offence, and online reporting is available at all times.

Events that took or are taking place this week

Recycling campaign in Langley (Demesne community centre)

The purpose of the event is to target low-performing recycling areas with a community event which follows a bottom-up approach whereby the community are involved and central to its running and organisation.

The community event is comprised of many activities suggested by the community of Langley such as face painting, DJ, cooking demonstration, craft stall, sports activities, gardening stall, and free refreshments.

Saturday 29 March between 12.00-3.00pm. 

PCSOs Oliver and O’Neill attended Cleworth Road Children’s Centre and carried out a ‘People That Help Us’ talk/input.

PC Lowe attended Hopwood Hall and carried out a ‘Stay Safe Week’ event.

Events taking place next week 
PCSO George has helped to organise a GMP 40 years celebration ‘Family Fun Day’ between 11.00am and 3.00pm on Sunday 30 March at the Heywood Civic Centre.