Bamford & Norden March 2020

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FROM YOUR LOCAL POLICE FORCE
The Bamford and Norden
areas have experienced
burglaries whereby
unknown Offenders have
specifically targeted
unoccupied properties
primarily during the
evening. In the majority of
incidents the properties
have been accessed via
the rear by forcing entry/
smashing window(s).
WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND
RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE:
• Lock all doors and windows
• Ensure all sheds and garages
are locked
• Make sure house alarms are
on at night and when you go
out.
• Utilise light timers or leave
lights on when you go out in
the evening.
• Inform neighbours if you’re
going out for long periods on
holiday.
• Ensure items of value are
kept in a safe place.
• Be vigilant to any suspicious
activity.
• Consider setting up a Home
Watch Scheme or WhatsApp
group.
KEY INFORMATION
With winter upon us, it’s that time of year where we need to
remind residents to stay with their vehicles whilst defrosting
them. Opportunist thieves will only take a second to gain
entry and drive away with your vehicle if it is left unattended
with the keys in the ignition.
Dark Nights Campaign 2020
Don’t forget to light up your house this winter and keep burglars well and
truly out in the dark #alarmlockslights
Make sure you leave your lights on to keep burglars out #alarmlockslights
Leave burglars out in the cold this winter- make sure you light up your
house, set your alarm and lock your doors #alarmlockslights
As the weather starts to get colder and darker, remember to stay safe
and keep windows and doors locked if you’re not in the house
#alarmlockslights
Vehicle Crime Information
Incidents are still being reported throughout the area where vehicles are
being left insecure and items of value being left on show.
Please can we remind residents to ensure their vehicle is locked and
that items are hidden and not left on view or remove all items from your
vehicle.
The area GMP Neighbourhood Team enquiries are ongoing, with both
mobile and foot patrols being deployed when possible.
Did you know?
You can report a crime or incident or suspicious circumstances
electronically and in order to do this please log on to GMP Website:
http://www.gmp.police.uk/ then click on the ‘chat to us now’ caption
which is at the bottom right hand side of the page in blue. Follow the
instructions and ask for a log number then explain the nature of your
crime or incident. You will be speaking to Officers at the GMP Force
Control Room who will gladly assist you.
If you think you are witnessing a crime taking place dial
999 immediately
To report incidents, crimes and matters of concern please
ring 101 first and foremost
Diary Dates
Community meetings are held regularly in your community, giving you
an opportunity to speak to your local officers or discuss local policing
issues.
Norden Forum: 3/3/20 and 26/05/20 Norden Methodist Church.
Bamford & Oakenrod Forum:TBC. Bamford Methodist Church.
PACT Meeting: 02/03/20 Norden Old Library.
Police Surgery: 20/02/20 11am Bamford Chapel, Norden Road.
POLICE CONTACT NUMBERS IN AN EMERGENCY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL 999
Please call 101 to report a non emergency incident or to make an enquiry or alternatively contact your local
neighbourhood policing team on 0161 856 9961.
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