Police News - Rochdale North

Detective Inspector Lee Hopwood

A 24-year-old female, a 19-year-old male and an 18-year-old male, all from Rochdale, have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after they were involved in a high speed police pursuit in a vehicle that was believed to be stolen.

All three have been bailed to attend Bury Custody Office on 31/10/2014 pending further enquiries.

A 25-year-old male from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The male has been bailed to attend Bury Custody Office on 20/11/2014 pending further enquiries.

Patrick Crawley (26/02/1988) of Rochdale has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery.

Crawler is due to appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court on 03/10/2014.

A 15-year-old male from Rochdale has been arrested and charged with attempted burglary and assault.

The youth has been bailed to appear before Bury and Rochdale Youth Court on 23/10/2014.

Rochdale Central
Burglary Dwelling – 2
Burglary Other (Than Dwelling) – 1
Theft from a Vehicle – 1
Criminal Damage – 4
Shoplifting - 1

Burglary Dwelling – Duke Street, Sunday 28 September
An unknown offender climbs the rear fence of the property and approaches a rear ground floor window. Using unknown means the offender opens the window and uses a garden pole to fish a handbag off the dining room table.

Burglary Dwelling - Blanche Street, Friday 26 September
Whilst the victim is asleep in the front room the offender/s enter the property through the insecure rear door. The offender/s steal the victim’s handbag from the kitchen and make off, the offender/s then search the handbag, steal property and discard of the bag.

Bamford
Burglary Dwelling –1
Theft from Motor Vehicle – 1
Criminal Damage – 1

Burglary Dwelling - Linnett Hill, Wednesday 1 October
Unknown offender/s approach a conservatory which is at the back of the property, using unknown means they prise open the conservatory window. Once inside they search all rooms and steal vehicle keys which they then use to steal the victim’s vehicle.

Norden
Assault and Harassment - 1
Possession of Weapons - 1
Burglary Dwelling - 1
Theft from a Vehicle - 1
Theft of a Vehicle - 1
Other Theft - 2

Burglary Dwelling - Clapgate Road, Wednesday 1 October
Two unknown offenders enter the property by climbing through an open ground floor window. One offender steals a hand bag from behind the kitchen door, before both offenders head upstairs. The victim has then woken up and offender shout “Where is there safe?” They then run back downstairs and out of the property.

Spotland & Falinge
Assault and Harassment - 2
Assault without Injury - 3
Burglary Dwelling - 2
Burglary Other - 1
Theft from a Vehicle - 1
Theft of a Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 4

Burglary Dwelling – Rooley Street, Wednesday 1 October
While the victim is in the kitchen doing the washing up an unknown offender approaches the front of the property and enters the address through an insecure window. The offender steals the victim’s handbag and mobile phone from the living room before exiting the property.

Burglary Dwelling – Rooley Moor Road, Friday 26 September
An unknown offender approaches the property from an unknown direction and enters the flat through an insecure window. The offender conducts an untidy search and steals items.

Healey
Assault and Harassment - 1
Assault without Injury - 1
Burglary Dwelling - 3
Other Theft - 1
Criminal Damage - 1

Burglary Dwelling – Bond Street, Tuesday 30 September
Unknown offender/s enter the rear yard and gain entry into the property through the unlocked kitchen door. Once inside they steal the victim’s handbag and mobile phone before exiting the property.

Burglary Dwelling – Whitworth Road, Monday 29 September
Two unknown offenders smash the conservatory window reach in and open the conservatory door, once inside the offender/s enter the lounge before being disturbed by the victim and making off.

Burglary Dwelling – Bradley Smithy Close, Sunday 28 September
Unknown offender/s force open the kitchen window and enter the property, once inside they steal the victim’s handbag and make off.

Milkstone & Deeplish
Assault and Harassment - 3
Assault without Injury - 1
Burglary Dwelling - 1
Burglary Other - 1
Theft in a Dwelling - 1
Drug Offences - 2

Burglary Dwelling – Drake Street, Friday 26 September
The victim leaves their flat insecure for 1-2 hours, the offender is seen leaving the victim’s flat by a member of staff. When the victim returns they find property is missing.

Town Centre
Assault and Harassment - 1
Assault without Injury - 3
Burglary Other - 1
Theft from the Person - 1
Shoplifting - 8
Other Theft - 4
Fraud - 1
Drug Offences - 1

Burglary Other – Baillie Street, Friday 16 September – Monday 29 September
Unknown offender/s approach the rear of the property from a side ginnel, suing unknown instruments they chisel the door around the Mortice lock gaining entry into the property. Once inside offender/s conduct a search and steal items.

Keep your home secure

Over the past few days Rochdale North officers have seen an increase in the number of burglaries where offenders have gained entry into addresses through insecure windows and doors.

Officers are urging you to remember to keep your house secure.

Keep all doors and windows locked even if you are in the house.

Don’t leave your house/vehicle keys near doors or on window sills, offenders may be able to reach in and take them.

Leave any spare keys with a family member or neighbour.

If you only use one type of window lock in your home, keep the key on your main key ring and not near every window.

Make sure your home has an alarm fitted. The sound of an alarm will cause most burglars to grab what they can quickly before making their escape without exploring the rest of the house.

As the darker nights draw in make sure your house is visible in the dark by fitting external lighting.

Fit automatic timer switches to your lights to turn them on if you’re not in at night. Try using them during the day as well especially on dark winter days.