A Crime Alert for the residents SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police.

A Crime Alert for the residents SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police.

Theft from Motor Vehicles

Between the 12^th and the 26^th June thefts from motor vehicles took place in the following locations:

• Norwood Road, Verulam Rad, Grange Road, Liverpool Road, Lord Street, New Foul Lane, Newton Street, Oxford Road, St Cuthberts Road, Waterloo Road, York Road.

Vehicles left insecure 4

Entry gained by unknown means 2

Many valuable items including laptops and golf clubs were taken. On leaving the vehicle unattended, please ensure all windows are closed, the doors and boot are locked and nothing is left on display.

Cold Callers

Two incidents have been reported in Southport.

• A young man called at a house at about 1pm and asked if there were any jobs he could do for the resident, he stated his girlfriend who was standing on the pavement outside the property, had been out since 6 o’clock and had only made £1. He then asked if the householder had any spare cash to give him. He was described as slim about 5’8 in height, he had a beard and his hair was mid brown in colour. His girlfriend was slim about 5’6” to 5’7” in height with mid brown/dark blonde, shoulder length hair.
• A young girl approached another resident when she was in the front of her property and asked if she wanted any painting and decorating done. She had no equipment with her.

Both residents felt the incidents were suspicious.

Crime Prevention Tip

Please ensure the external doors to your property are locked. Remember lifting up the handle does not lock the door, it is only securely locked when the handle has been raised and the key turned. Completing these two moves could stop you from becoming the victim of an opportunist burglar.

News from your Community Policing Team

“ Steven Ball aged 37 of Forest Road, Southport has been arrested and charged with a theft from motor vehicle which took place on Newton Street, Southport he remains in custody for court appearance”

“A 31 year old male was arrested for burglary in Fleetwood Road, Southport this morning at 5.15 a.m.  This followed a report of a house burglary in the area. He remains in custody whilst enquiries continue.”

“Graham Wragg age 37 of no fixed abode has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to 8 years imprisonment for offences of robbery and possession of a bladed article. This was in connection to his arrest following an incident in Lime Street, Southport”