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Police alert after incidents
Date published: 16/01/2009
POLICE in Saddleworth have warned Diggle residents to be on their guard following a number of incidents.
The first was a burglary in the Ward Lane area which happened between January 10 and 14 when the occupants were away. The offenders smashed glass in the front door.
PCSO Monica Seville said: “I would like to remind residents to ensure that their properties look lived in while they are away from home. Something as simple as having timer switches on lights could make a big difference. Residents could also contact their local police station to let them know so that the property can be checked while on patrol.”
The second incident happened a few days later in the same area when two men in a silver Honda tried to persuade a homeowner to open the front door. The occupant refused and called the police.
The first man is black, 6ft tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a khaki jacket and spoke with a Mancunian accent. The second man is white with a shaved head and a scar over his left ear.
PCSO Seville added: “Residents should contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.”
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One burglary & 2 suspicious characters in Diggle and we have a full scale police alert. In Oldham your house can be removed from around you, brick by brick, your car stolen & recycled as a ringer, you can be up to your armpits in suspicious characters, abusing & threatening you. And what do you get? Some faceless 'call centre worker' offering you a crime number or an appointment to meet an officer in a couple of weeks or so. It's good to see where GMP are concentrating their resources.
By Ruffyed @ 16/01/2009 23:06:01
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