A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.

Burglaries

Between the 8th December and the 22nd December 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:

Links Avenue, Walmer Road, Emmanuel Road, Promenade, Liverpool Road

Attempted burglaries 1 car keys and vehicle stolen 1

Theft from Motor Vehicles

Beach Priory Gardens, Preston Road, Barrett Road, Lulworth Road, Emmanuel Road, Tarvin Close, Duke Street

Vehicles left insecure 1

Scams

A resident had her computer hacked and the email details of her contacts were obtained by the scammer. Using the resident’s correct email address a message was sent supposedly from her to a number of recipients. One recipient replied thinking the message came from her friend, and was asked by the scammer to buy a gift card for her niece, for a well- known on line purchasing company. The explanation given for the request was that she was travelling and had tried to purchase a card online but without success.

The recipient was concerned and attempted to email her friend to check it was a genuine request but the message went to the scammer who replied:

“Thank you for your concern and willing to help. I’m willing to spend a £100 on the gift card and it should be £100 unit. You can have it delivered to her email address.”

The recipient was then given the email address of the ‘niece’ plus a happy birthday message to be included.

Luckily the recipient phoned her friend before purchasing the card, to find her at home and completely unaware her computer had been hacked by the scammer.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to everyone.

News from your Community Policing Team

Steven Dickinson 16/07/85 was charged with burglary and theft from a motor vehicle.

We are still having issues with vehicles being stolen whilst defrosting. Residents are warned not to leave cars running and unattended. It may also invalidate your car insurance.

We are also having a number of van thefts. These are occurring across the North West.

Also valuables are being stolen when left inside vehicles. Please take them inside with you.