Paul McKenzie Stewart (aged 45) has been charged with a burglary from a café in Chapel Street. He was kept in custody and appeared in court on the 31st May.
Dane Ellard (24) of Argo Road, Liverpool was jailed for two years and eight months in December for a spate of crimes in Southport, including a home burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. Ellard was this week produced from jail to answer another charge of burglary in Southport that took place on 31st October 2018. On this occasion a handbag was stolen from a nursing home and bank cards were used to purchase goods.
Ellard pleaded guilty to the burglary and four counts of fraud and was sentenced to a further 8 months to run following his current 2 year 8 month sentence.
Sunday 2nd June
We have received reports of items that have been stolen in sneak thefts from porches in Trafalgar Road in Southport. A child’s scooter, parcels that have been delivered and even a Bluetooth doorbell have been stolen recently. Residents have said that other items have gone missing from porches in this area of the last month, but have not been reported.
To avoid becoming victims of this type of sneak theft, always close and lock porch doors where possible. In addition to helping with this issue, locking outer doors is good practice to reduce issues with cold callers to your address, so that you can speak to them through the glass of a locked door.
Southport based officers dedicated to Birkdale ward are aware of the issues so that that the area can be included in foot patrols.
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