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Dear Residents;
We are currently investigating reports of a theft from a Motor Vehicle In the area of Parkdale Road, Tonge Fold.
The theft occurred between 1900hrs 20th April 2026 and 0700hrs 21st April 2026. Unknown offender/s have approached a parked motor vehicle and stolen the Registration Plates from the vehicle.
We are appealing for further information regarding this theft.
Did you see anything suspicious around the time of the theft?
Do you have any dashcam footage or CCTV footage that may capture the offence or the offenders in the area at the time?
In the event you have any information or find any footage that you feel may be of interest to officers get in touch by replying to this message or emailing: 66033@gmp.police.uk with your name, telephone number or email address. We will then contact you to discuss.
In the event you have CCTV or Dashcam footage please preserve this footage by saving it or downloading it from the device. We will then be able to send you a link to upload the footage to our CCTV Portal.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team, The Neighbourhood Policing Team and Forensic Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are working hard to bring the offenders to justice and will be increasing activity and vigilance in the affected areas.
Please remember to ensure that vehicles are locked and secured when not attended and consider fitting secondary security devices such as immobilisers or steering wheel locks as well as removing valuables from vehicles when unattended.
We have a VERY small number of tamper-proof number plate fitting kits available – these kits include replacement screws that when used to hold numberplates on are difficult to remove and reduce the opportunity for theft. If you would like a set please reply to this message using the reply button with your name and address and I will drop you a set off while on patrol over the next 7-10days – subject to availability.
Further crime prevention advice regarding vehicles can be found on the GMP website - https://www.gmp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/
Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to GMP using 999.
Attached are some general guides to home & vehicle security.
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