Police News: Rochdale North

Detective Inspector Lee Hopwood

Phillipe Sangare (06/01/1992) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged on suspicion of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

Sangare has been bailed to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on 14/04/2014.

One female and three males aged between 18 and 20 have been arrested by Rochdale North Officers on suspicion of Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault.

They have been bailed to appear at Bury Custody Office on 27/05/2014 pending further enquiries.

Julie Ashton (12/09/1957) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged on suspicion of Shoplifting when over £20 worth of foods were stolen from B&M Bargains in Rochdale Town Centre.

Ashton appeared before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 28/03/2014

Steven Mullen (31/07/1987) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged on suspicion of Shoplifting when over £140 worth of goods were stolen from Tesco in Rochdale.

Mullen has been bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 11/04/2014.

Joe Saukuaru (29/04/1991) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance and going equipped for theft after he was found in possession of an axe, a hammer and a balaclava.

Saukuaru appeared before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates court on 24/03/2014.

A 22 year old man from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug with intent to supply and being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The male has been bailed to appear at Bury Custody Office on 09/04/2014 pending further enquiries.

Stephen Morgan (06/01/1969) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged on suspicion of theft, after £30 worth of goods were stolen from a shop in Rochdale.

Morgan has been bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 11/04/2014.

On Sunday 23 March 2014 officers from the Rochdale North INPT team along with specialist officers from Greater Manchester Police Off-Road bike team took part in Operation Dragster.

This operation tackles the use of motor vehicles illegally on the moorland surrounding Rochdale. Police joined by Lancashire County Council Rangers and staff from United Utilities to patrol the area and to stop and engage with anyone found on moorland.

Ten warnings given under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act, six fines issued, one vehicle was seized and a large amount of cannabis being found dumped was also seized.

Courier Fraud
Courier Fraud is one of the fastest growing financial frauds in the UK.

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.

The fraudsters are ringing elderly people claiming to be from the bank or the Police and state that the victim’s card has been compromised and so needs to be collected.

They suggest that you hang up the phone and call your bank or the Police to see if they are genuine; however they stay on the line and ask you to read out your PIN. Following this they send a taxi or courier to your address to collect your card.

Please remember:

• Your bank will never attend your home.
• Your bank and Police will never collect your bank card.
• Your bank and Police will never ask for your PIN number.
• To report Courier Fraud please call 101.