Police News - Rochdale East

Rochdale officers have sourced mini police uniforms which will be used at Community Events, Schools and Initiatives which involve school aged children

Never off duty

Smallbridge beat officer PC Rycroft went the extra mile on his way to work today when he got sight of a wanted male. PC Rycroft stayed with the male and called for backup, when traffic officers arrived on scene the male was arrested and is currently in police custody.

Mini PC
Rochdale officers have sourced mini police uniforms which will be used at community events, schools and initiatives which involve school aged children. Officers will engage with the youngsters and encourage them to wear the uniforms whilst passing on age appropriate personal safety advice.

Officers will also be providing an opportunity for the children to have their finger print taken and placed inside a perspex key ring which will then be given to them as a keepsake.

Important information

Across the Rochdale east area there has been a rise in crime through insecurities; please ensure your home, vehicle and out buildings are locked and secured to ensure that you do not make your property an easy target for opportunist thieves.

Arrests

Adam Rochelle (20) was arrested and taken straight back to prison after his licence was revoked.

Robert Royds (27) was arrested and charged for various offences including aggravated vehicle taking and other driving offences, he will appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 24 October 2014.

Wayne Bowland (28) was arrested and charged for various driving offences he will appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 24 October 2014.

Crime Figures

Smallbridge/Firgrove 
Burglary Dwelling - 6
Burglary Other Than Dwelling – 1
Theft from a Vehicle – 6
Theft of Vehicle - 4
Criminal Damage – 19

Domestic Burglary

00:30 – 11:00 – 8 September – Mentmore Road - Unknown offender attempts to force the rear kitchen window causing damage to the frame. Offender is unsuccessful in gaining entry and makes off in unknown direction.

09:00 – 13:10 – 12 September – Wardle Edge – Unknown offender gains entry via insecure rear door and steal items of property from the living room before exiting through the front door and making off unseen.

13:00 - 13 September – 00:01 21 September – Limefield – Unknown offender uses a blade to force the lock on rear kitchen window enabling them to climb through the window and steal items from within the property.

13:40 – 13:55 – 15 September – Henderson Street – Unknown offender gains entry to property via insecure window before selecting a number of items but is disturbed by the victim, offender then makes off in unknown direction.

11:30 – 15:30 – 20 September - Offender is known to victim.

Wardle
Burglary Dwelling - 2
Burglary Other Than Dwelling – 2
Theft from a Vehicle – 7
Theft of a Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage – 7

Burglaries

13:40 – 4 September – Ramsden Road – Unknown offenders force entry via ground floor window before removing a number of items from drawers but them make off leaving all of the items behind.

21:00 – 22:00 8 September – Shore Mount – Unknown offender climbs onto garage at the side of property and approaches the bedroom window where they are seen by the victim and makes off without gaining entry.

Littleborough 
Domestic Burglary - 5
Burglary Other Than Dwelling – 1
Robbery - 0
Theft From A Vehicle – 3
Theft of a Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage – 7
Drug Offences - 2

Burglaries

02:05 – 19 September – Halifax Road – Unknown offender attempts to gain entry by kicking secure cellar door. The noise disturbs the victim who shouts to the offender. The offender then makes off in a vehicle.

12:00 20 September – 09:00 24th September – Lake Bank – Unknown offenders gain entry by forcing open conservatory window and rear door before making an untidy search of the property and leaving via was of entry.

00:01 – 04:05 21 September – Brentwood Close – Unknown offenders use unknown implement to force patio doors before entering property and stealing a number of items then making off as per entry.

21:00 – 21:10 21 September – Rakewood Road – Unknown offenders gain entry via insecure door while victim is in the shower. Offenders take key to the victim's vehicle and make off in the vehicle.

23:15 26 September – 08:15 27 September – Lodge Bank Road – Unknown offenders approach rear of property and prise open window, entering property and stealing a number of items then making off as per entry

Milnrow and Newhey 
Domestic Burglary - 4
Burglary Other Than Dwelling – 3
Theft from a Vehicle – 4
Robbery -1
Theft of a Vehicle - 3
Criminal Damage – 8
Drugs Offences – 0

Domestic Burglaries

12:00 – 16:00 2 September – Simeon Street – Two unknown offenders gain entry by throwing a brick through the patio door and climb through the broken glass and into property to steal items. Offenders are seen heading towards Milnrow tram stop dropping some items on route.

20:00 5 September – 10:00 6 September – Chadwick Close – Unknown offender gains entry via insecure door, steals tv and makes off as per entry.

11:00 15 September – 15:27 17 September – Smith Hill – Unknown offender forces entry to property via porch door, makes an untidy search of the property before making off unseen.

23:00 23 September – 08:00 24 September – Eafield Close – Unknown offenders force side window using unknown instrument. Make an untidy search of the whole property before making off through back door.