Police in Rochdale are appealing to identify a man they wish to speak to following a burglary

Officers were called to reports of a burglary occurred at around 6pm -7pm on Saturday 23 December 2023 on Frankfield, Park Road in Littleborough.

Through enquiries so far, it is believed that the property was entered through the side gate before the conservatory windows were smashed to gain entry. Necklaces and watches were reported as stolen.

Image of a man officers wish to speak to

PC Cain of GMP’s Rochdale’s Response, said: “We are asking the public to be switched on regarding their personal security. Most of the breaks we see are from insecure doors, windows and garage doors.

“We are also asking the public not to confront burglars and instead report to police using 101 or using gmp.police.uk, always call 999 in an emergency.

“It is unacceptable for anybody to feel unsafe in their own home, which is why tackling burglary remains one of GMP’s top priorities.”

“We are looking to identify the man in the image as he may be able to assist us with our enquiries, we appreciate that the image is not of the best quality but if you have any information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, specifically between the times of 6pm-7pm, or can identify the man in the image please contact officers on 0161 856 8549 quoting 2885 of 23/12/2023 or report via LiveChat facility on gmp.police.uk.”

To help us to help you, please follow our top tips in order to keep yourself safe protect your home from burglaries:

- Burglars love the dark. Deter them by setting an alarm, using light timers and locking doors and windows. Keep an eye on your neighbourhood and report anything suspicious.Make sure the only thing you’re letting through your open window is fresh air. Close them when you leave the room to deter thieves.
- You can add extra security to doors using additional security measures such as patio door locks which can be fitted over door handles or bolted down behind a sliding door.
- Homes left in darkness can signify no one is at home. A few simple steps can deter thieves. Use a TV simulator, leave a radio tuned into a talk station on, and use light timers to turn lamps on as it goes dark.

For more crime prevention advice on how to keep your home safe from burglary- please visit our website - Operation Castle | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)