Pair of thugs caught 'scratching and jumping on cars' at dealership in Rochdale

A pair of thugs 'scratched and jumped' on a number of cars at a dealership in Rochdale. The incident was reported at around 12.30am on Wednesday (May 15), when it is believed two men jumped over a well to the dealership on the Rochdale Bypass.

Greater Manchester Police said damage was caused to 'several vehicles' parked at the site, with 'at least ten' of them deliberately scratched before the pair then started 'jumping on the roof' of other cars.

The force is now appealing for anyone with information to come forward and has released a blurry picture of two people they want to speak to who may hold 'vital information' about the criminal damage incident.

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A spokesperson said: "Officers are appealing for information following reports of cars being damaged in the Rochdale area. It is believed that at around 12.30am on 15 May 2024, two men jumped over the wall to a car dealership on the Rochdale Bypass, and caused damage to several vehicles.

"This includes the scratching of at least ten cars and jumping on the roof of others. Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to please come forward."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting crime reference number CRI/06PP/0010172/24.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.