Police News - Rochdale South

Inspector Gary Hall

Arrests/Warrants:

A male from Heywood has been arrested for harassment.
A male from Middleton has been arrested for burglary.
A warrant was executed at an address on Manchester Street, Heywood under the misuse of drugs act where a male was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug (cocaine) with intent to supply.
A male from Middleton was arrested for burglary.
A male from Heywood has been arrested for assault.

Burglary & Vehicle Crime Update Friday 25 July - Thursday 31 July 

• Theft from motor vehicle (TFMV): Four Heywood – 10 Middleton 
• Burglary: One Heywood - 10 Middleton
• Burglary OTD (Sheds & Garages): One Heywood - seven Middleton

Crime Prevention tip for the week:

There has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles over the past week in the Heywood and Middleton area. Please ensure when leaving your car you remove or take any items with you such as sat navs, mobile phones, iPads, etc. If you can’t remove them from your car then  keep them out of sight in the boot.

The cost of replacing a broken window is often far more than the value of goods stolen. 

Never leave the following anywhere in your car;

• Removable radio fronts. 
• Portable satellite navigation systems and their mounting cradle. 
• Mobile phones.
• Golf clubs. 
• iPods/ iPads. 
• Handbags (don’t leave them under seats).
• Laptops, computers and briefcases.
• Cheque, credit and debit cards.
• Items of clothing.
• Driving documents and personal correspondence. 

Always try and remove these items if you can. That old coat on the back seat may be worthless but thieves won’t know that. They may break in to see if you’ve left any money or cards in one of the pockets.

Whether removable or not, all equipment should be permanently marked with the vehicle registration or your postcode. Make a note of the serial number and keep it in a safe place.