CLAMPDOWNThe police’s newly-formed off-road motorcycle unit has been taking its work seriously and is now delivering what we promised when it was set up. Those who persist in blighting our neighbourhoods with noisy illegal motor bikes are now losing out as we are taking positive action. A recently released picture shows one of the bikes seized by the unit which will now be crushed. The rider may also face prosecution, charged with riding without insurance and other document offences. Inspector Mark Trueman, lead for The Valleys NPT said: “I did promise when the unit was set up, the officers attached to it would be positive and seize bikes. So once again I say if you do not want to have your pride and joy seized, get the correct documents and ride where you are allowed.”
POLICE PRIORITIES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ARE Antisocial behaviour and criminal damage caused by groups of youths in and around the Linthwaite, Manchester Road corridor, to include the Titanic Mill complex and Sycamore Grange, Marina Terrace, in Milnsbridge.
BURGLARYMilnsbridge, June 16. Raiders smashed back door glass panel, climbed in and made a tidy search of all rooms. Purse, cash and jewellery stolen. Slaithwaite, June 17. Raider removed padlock from shed door to get inside and steal motorcycle – blue Honda CD250U G34FFV. Slaithwaite, June 21. Sneak thief got in through unlocked back door and stole laptop computer, mobile phone, handbag and bank cards.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARYSonal Stores, Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley, June 18. Raider tried to drill into the lock on shutters, then forced open side window to shop activating alarm, and could not in.
CRIMINAL DAMAGECowlersley, June 18. Callous intruder got into side garden and attacked rabbit in cage causing injuries. Cowlersley, June 20. Raider climbed on to roof of shed in back garden and ripped felting. St James’ Parish Church, Church Street, Slaithwaite, June 17. Object thrown through back window of church.
THEFTChina Rose Restaurant, Manchester Road, Milnsbridge. June 18. Suspect/s got into back garden of house/restaurant and approached stone built detached stable, climbed on to roof and stole Yorkshire stone tiles. Milnsbridge, June 19. Ladders on Sky vehicle, attached to roof with clamps and padlock, stolen. Milnsbridge, June 20. Mobile phone, left on a boundary wall at front of house, stolen.
VEHICLE CRIMEMarsden, June 20. Front grille stolen from vehicle. Wellhouse, June 22. Raider stole white Yamaha off-road motorcycle from driveway. Longwood, June 16. Thief got into unlocked vehicle and stole satnav from between front seats.
