Police News - Rochdale North

Insp Michelle Hughes

Rochdale North Neighbourhood – Friday 29 August to Friday 5 September 2014

2 September Bernard Ward (36) of Rochdale was charged with theft and bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on the 17 September. 

3 September 2014, Darryl Spence (48) from Falinge, Rochdale was charged with domestic related assault and conveyed to Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court. 

3 September David Newton (43) from Rochdale was charged with theft from a shop and conveyed to Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court .

4 September Marie Bell from Rochdale was charged with sending a letter/ccommunication/article conveying a threatening message and conveyed to Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court. 

4 September a man from Rochdale was arrested on suspicion of robbery and later released on bail to appear at Bury Custody Office 1 October. Investigation ongoing. 

Rochdale Central

Domestic Burglary = 1
Other Burglary = 0
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 0
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft from a Vehicle = 0
Theft of Pedal Cycle = 1
Theft of a Vehicle = 0
Criminal Damage = 4
Drug Offences = 2

Burglary - 28 August - Lower Falinge Flats, Rochdale
Four known offenders approach front of flat and use stones/bricks to smash first floor window. One offender then climbs scaffolding on side of flat in order to gain entry unlocking door from within to allow the other three offenders entry. Offenders conduct untidy search of the address and offenders then make off on hearing police exiting via the front door. The offenders are detained nearby by police.

Theft Of Pedal Cycle - 28 August - Whitworth Road, Rochdale. Two unknown offenders in a silver Skoda Fabia (Y799 VRH) stop outside the front of a pub. Two males alight and approach a pedal cycle. One offender removes the pedal cycle lock, gets on the cycle and starts riding away from the pub. Incident is discovered/witnessed via cctv who alert the owner who then confronts the offender with the car. Offender attempts to get back into the car but then decides to run off along Whitworth Road leaving the car in situ. The other offender then returns bike to owner but the owner refuses to return car keys so both offenders then make off on foot down Whitworth Road where they meet two further males getting into a silver vehicle and drive off along Whitworth Road and out of sight.

Criminal Damage - 1 September - Whitworth Road, Rochdale An unknown offender (driver of a vehicle) gesticulated toward the victim after the victim afforded another motorist the right of way - the victim responded in kind. Both vehicles then came to a halt - the offender alighted and approached the victim's vehicle attempting to open the front offside door. The offender struck the front offside window before then kicking the front offside wing mirror causing damage. The offender made off in his vehicle in the direction of Whitehall Street.

Bamford

Domestic Burglary = 1
Other Burglary = 0
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 0
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 1
Theft From A Vehicle = 0
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 0
Theft Of A Vehicle = 0
Criminal Damage = 0
Drug Offences = 0

Burglary - between 12 August and 29 August, Manchester Road, Rochdale. Offender/s approach rear of mid terraced property via rear alley. Offenders use a concrete slab to throw through rear ground floor kitchen window. Offenders enter via same, conduct a search and steal property. Offenders chisel rear kitchen door frame and remove same via the hinges. Offenders exit via the open doorway and make off in an unknown direction.

Vehicle Interference - between 29 August and 1 September, Bury Road, Bamford unknown offender/s approach parked motor vehicle and through means unknown gained access via rear nearside door where a search of the interior was made prior to offender/s making off from the scene.

Norden

Domestic Burglary = 1
Other Burglary = 0
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 0
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft From A Vehicle = 0
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 0
Theft Of A Vehicle = 1
Criminal Damage = 2
Drug Offences = 0

Burglary - 1 September, Ellenshaw Close, Rochdale four unknown offender/s enter Ellenshaw Close in silver vehicle parking on the driveway of number six. Three males exit vehicle leaving driver and approach number nine on foot. Using unknown implement offender/s attempt to remove double glazed window from side wooden door. Offender/s unsuccessful and have walked to front door of property and again using unknown implement force open small upvc window to side of front door allowing entry to property by climbing through. Untidy search of front master bedroom items taken. Offender/s return downstairs into front lounge breaking internal handles to front lounge window in attempt to open them. Offender/s then exit as entered making off on foot to waiting vehicle and make off out of Ellenshaw Close on to Caldershaw Road turning right on to Edenfield Road. 

Theft of a blue Ford Fondeo (FN58 JZD) - 1 September, Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Rochdale. Known offender, who is a resident at the care home, returns home with support worker. Whilst in the vehicle, offender leans over from passenger side and takes keys from ignition. Support worker feels intimidated but asks for keys from offender numerous times but he refuses. The two make their way into the house with support worker still asking for keys back. Offender goes into bedroom with keys stating he is not giving them back. Support worker decides to let him cool off for a bit. A few hours pass and support worker looks outside and realises the vehicle has been stolen. Offender drives vehicle off in unknown direction outcome - vehicle remains outstanding.

Spotland and Falinge

Domestic Burglary = 1
Other Burglary = 0
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 0
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft From A Vehicle = 3
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 0
Theft Of A Vehicle = 2
Criminal Damage = 4
Drug Offences = 2

Burglary - 30 August, Lisbon Street, Rochdale. Unknown offender/s approach side door and ground floor front window of dwelling and use unknown implements to gain entry to address through both. Offender/s conduct untidy search of house including all rooms and also into the loft. The offender/s try stealing the victim's Range Rover (S17 JMO) but due to flat battery are unable to take the vehicle. The offender/s then make off just as the victim returns to the address. The offender/s make off in a vehicle towards Edenfield Road and out of sight.

Theft of a blue Landrover Defender (N990 XCJ), 3 September, Roe Street, Rochdale. 
Unknown offender approach vehicle parked secure and unattended on street takes and steals same by means unknown makes off as approach unseen outcome. Vehicle remains outstanding.

Theft of a Silver Toyota Yairs (Rj11 XDM), 26 August, Mitchell Street, Falinge. Victim's vehicle is securely parked outside of the location on the street. Unknown offender has approached the vehicle and using unknown means has entered same. Started vehicle by unknown means and made off in same in an unknown direction unseen outcome. Vehicle remains outstanding.

Criminal Damage - between 1 July and 29 August. Offender rents property and fails to pay two months rent. He is then sent an eviction notice to leave the property on 29/08/14. Offender fails to respond to the notice. The estate agents lets themselves and find all household fixtures and walls damaged.

Healey

Domestic Burglary = 4
Other Burglary = 1
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 0
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft From A Vehicle = 2
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 0
Theft Of A Vehicle = 1
Criminal Damage = 0
Drug Offences = 1

Burglary - 1 September, Shawclough, Rochdale.  Four unknown offenders attend address in a vehicle. One offender knocks at the door and asks the elderly victim if he can check the alleyway at the rear of his address. The victim and offender go to rear garden whilst two other offenders enter and search the victim's address stealing his wallet. The offenders are disturbed by a neighbour and make off from the address in a vehicle.

Burglary - 29 August, Augusta Close, Rochdale. Unknown, unseen offender approached property from rear and by means unknown damaged outside of back door damaging lock. Entered porch and smashed small pane of glass in interior door insert hand. Unlock with key in same. Gained entry and conducted untidy search of entire house but nothing stolen. Believed searching for Asian gold. Exit as entry making off unseen in unknown direction.

Burglary Other - 31 August, Shawclough, Rochdale. Unknown offender/s approach secure unoccupied premises and enter rear garden via side gate and attempt to gain entry by forcing several ground floor windows before smashing a kitchen window setting the house alarm off. Offender/s then make off without gaining entry unseen in unknown direction.

Milkstone and Deeplish

Domestic Burglary = 2
Other Burglary = 1
Aggr Vehicle Taking =
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft From A Vehicle = 2
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 1
Theft Of A Vehicle = 1
Criminal Damage = 1
Drug Offences = 1

Burglary - between 29 and 30 August, Kenisington Street, Rochdale. Offender/s approach property through insecure rear yard breaking glass in rear door and reach through and use key to open rear door. Offender/s proceeds to upstairs of address conducting an untidy search of both bedrooms. Offender/s exit as entered.

Theft of a white Citroen Relay (LB57 DYA), 30 August, Freehold, Rochdale. Offender/s unknown approach parked secure unattended vehicle and using unknown means steal vehicle. Offender/s make off unseen direction unknown outcome. Vehicle remains outstanding

Criminal Damage - Edinburgh Way/Manchester Road, Rochdale. Victim's car is parked in traffic at red light at junction. Unknown offenders approach on a motorcycle lane splitting. As they approach the victim's vehicle they try to get past but can't due to no space. Offenders start hitting at the victim's vehicle demanding she moves the car so they can pass. In doing so offenders cause damage to the vehicle and the side mirror. Offenders make off when lights turn green.

Town Centre

Domestic Burglary = 0
Other Burglary = 1
Aggr Vehicle Taking = 1
Robbery = 0
Vehicle Interference = 0
Theft From A Vehicle = 1
Theft Of Pedal Cycle = 0
Theft Of A Vehicle = 1
Criminal Damage = 3
Drug Offences = 1

Burglary between 2 and 3 September, Cheetham Street, Rochdale. Unknown offender/s approach rear of property from unknown direction, climb exterior fire exit to first floor onto a flat roof and by using half a brick smash first floor office window gaining access into the premises via the window taking the safe and hard drive for cctv system. Offender/s then exit as entry making off in unknown direction. 

Theft of an orange/black Aprilia RX (PF05 CHG), between 3 and 4 September, Walker Street, Rochdale. Unknown offenders take the motorbike left outside the front door to the hostel. Offenders take the bike and make off. Vehicle remains outstanding.

Criminal Damage - 1 September, Municipal Offices, Smith Street, Rochdale. Unknown, unseen offender has scratched rear bumper and offside door of parked unattended motor vehicle using unknown sharp implement and also pulled off rear registration plate snapping it on each side. Offenders make off unseen.

Crime Prevention Advice

Vehicle Crime
Rochdale North Neighbourhood has noticed an increase of theft of vehicles especially in the Norden, Spotland and Falinge, Healey and Milkstone and Deeplish areas and so far there does not appear to be a pattern of a particular type of vehicle. Also theft from vehicles are on the increase.

Most areas have had leaflet drops warning people of the increase and to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour by ringing 101.

We advise you to:

• Remove all items of property when you leave your vehicle including Sat Navs and their mounting cradles and wipe away any 'sucker marks'.
• Consider leaving your glove box open to show that it is empty.
• Secure your vehicle with an immobiliser, alarm or tracking device.
• Always keep your vehicle locked, even if you only leave it for a few seconds.
• Please remember - while you're not looking someone else is.