Police News - Rochdale East

Inspector Niall Pawson, Rochdale East

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Inspector Pawson says: "We have been receiving reports about adults cycling on the footpath in the Dearnley area without giving due consideration to other users of the pavement. This has resulted in some collisions and conflict between cyclists and pedestrians.

"We would like to remind these cyclists that it is an offence to cycle on the footpath and doing so could result in them being issued with a fixed penalty notice or being summonsed to court. We will be monitoring this situation and will take enforcement action where necessary."

News

• A 15-year-old male has been arrested for robbery, he has been bailed with conditions until 1 June pending further evidence. 
• A 35-year-old male has been charged with handling stolen goods as well as a number of driving offences, including driving without a licence or insurance and failing to stop for a police officer. He was refused bail and is due to appear in court today 23 May. 
• Plans are already underway for the Tour De France coming into the Rochdale East Area on 6 July.

Crime Figures

Littleborough Lakeside

Burglary Dwelling - 0
Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 0

Wardle

Burglary Dwelling - 0
Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft from Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 0

Milnrow/Newhey

Unknown offenders forced their way into a flat damaging the front lock whilst the occupant was inside. The offenders make an untidy search before removing glasses from face of the occupant. They take off from the flat in a unknown direction.

Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 2
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 0

Smallbridge & Firgrove

Burglary Dwelling - 0
Robbery - 0
Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 2
Theft From Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 3
Drugs Offences – 0

Kirkholt/Balderstone

19 May between 3.45pm and 6.10pm at 236 Queensway an unknown offender smashed the rear upvc door before entering and stealing property. The offender exited as entry after finding internal door locked.

Robbery - 0
Burglary Other -0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 0

Castleton

Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 2
Drugs Offences – 0

Burglary – Kingsway

Between 17 May 10:00pm and 18 May 5:45am at Oldham Road unknown offenders approached the flat upstairs and used a communal fire extinguisher. This was used to break the wooden front door to gain entry. The offenders took off with £180 cash and a passport. 

Burglary Other – 0
Robbery - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 2
Drugs Offences – 0

Advice: Renewed caution re courier fraud

Fraudsters have attempted to obtain local residents bank details this week over the telephone by purporting to be a police officer.

This is a scam used by fraudsters to obtain your bank cards and PIN.

Remember: 

• Never surrender your cards to anyone on the doorstep 
• Police and banks will not use couriers to collect cards from your home 
• Never disclose your PIN or bank details over the phone – the Police and banks do not need your PIN and would never request it 
• Watch the video to see more about this fraud; it may help you or someone you know avoid becoming a victim