Police News - Rochdale North

Insp Michelle Hughes

Inspector Michelle Hughes said: "Priorities this week are reducing burglaries and ensuring we continue to support victims of domestic violence.

"We had 10 reports of burglary; this includes domestic dwellings, outbuildings and commercial premises.

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O"ur officers are undertaking daily checks on suspects and giving attention to the hotspot areas, and we continue to target offenders via our ‘Dark nights’ burglary operation."

Recent Arrests

A 23-year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering, she is currently in custody awaiting interview.

A 37-year-old male has been arrested for breach of court order, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was remanded in custody to appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates on 5 December 2014.

A 43-year-old male has been charged with Burglary other than a dwelling, he has been bailed to appear at court on 16 December 2014.

A 20-yea-rold male has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, he has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Crime Prevention

Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, we know, however, that a high percentage of crime is opportunistic, and can be prevented by taking some simple precautions.

See below tips on how to keep your home safe and secure this Christmas.

Keep doors and windows locked at all times, even if you are in the property.

Keep presents out of sight. Large piles of presents under the tree that are visible through a door or window are tempting to thieves.

Don’t leave empty boxes on display outside. Discarded packaging advertises all the new goods you have indoors.

Don’t leave car keys and handbags lying around on display.

Make it look like someone is at home when you’re going out for the evening. Leave lights on and close the curtains. If you have a burglar alarm, set it.

If you’re going on holiday over the festive period, ask a friend, relative or neighbour to keep an eye on your house.

You can make it difficult for criminals to operate by not purchasing stolen property. If you are offered a quality product at a bargain price ensure that the source is genuine.