Police News - Rochdale North

Inspector Michelle Hughes said: "Priorities for your neighbourhood team continue to be around supporting vulnerable people and victims of domestic violence and tackling burglaries.

"It has been a busy week this week with the neighbourhood team involved in policing events such as the elections and victory in Europe day events.

"Also in the last week PCSOs for the Milkstone and Deeplish area joined members of the Rochdale Environmental Action Group and local residents in cleaning up an area around Long Hill, off Manchester Road.

"Speaking to one of our PCSOs she appears to have enjoyed getting her hands dirty and thought it was a great way of meeting residents and building community relations."

Recent Arrests/Sentences

A 22-year-old male has been charged with disqualified driving, taking of a motor vehicle and driving without insurance. He has been remanded in custody and appeared at Bury and Rochdale magistrate’s court this morning.

A 28-year-old male has been charged following his arrest on suspicion of drink driving. He has been bailed to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates on 19t June 2015.

A 37-year-old male has been charged with theft; he was refused bail after charge and  appeared at Bury and Rochdale magistrates this morning.

A 27-year-old male has been charged with assault and criminal damage following his arrest on 4 May 2015. He was refused bail after charge and appeared before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates on Tuesday 5 May.

Earlier this week a Rochdale man was sentenced to 22 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to a number of offences at Minshull Street Crown Court.

Clive Roberts, 66 pleaded guilty to 89 different counts including rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and drug spiking.

Crime Prevention- Burglary

The majority of burglars are opportunistic, they will look for properties where they think they can enter unobserved and will not be disturbed.

Three simple actions should help deter these types of criminals - Light it, Lock it, List it.

Light it:

• Install low-wattage timed security lighting that stays on throughout the night. 
• Make sure your house looks occupied even when it isn’t. Use an automatic timer switch to turn interior lights on and off.

Lock it:

• • Keep your front and back doors shut and locked – even when you are at home. 
• Fit window locks and ensure French windows and patio doors are secure. 
• Never leave door keys, car keys or other valuables in reach of a letterbox or window. 
• Secure your garage and shed too – equipment kept in a garage or shed can be just as tempting for a burglar. 
• If you can, install a burglar alarm and set it every time you leave your home.

List it:

• Register your property using the Immobilise website - it's free of charge and can increase your chances of being reunited with your property. 
• Install an app on your phone/tablet so that it can be traced.

Unsure about security? Contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 and ask to speak to your local Crime Reduction Adviser.