News from Southport Community Policing Team

24th June 2019
Appeal for information following theft of scooter in Southport

Police are appealing for help in finding a distinctive orange Vespa scooter which was stolen in Southport on Tuesday 18th June.

The bike was stolen from outside Dunes Splash World on the Esplanade at around 3.40pm. At approximately 4.30pm the same day it was caught on dashcam footage on North Road flanked by two other motorcycles. All three bikes were then seen to turn right onto Rufford Road.

The pillion passenger on one of the motorcycles was carrying a pair of crutches.

We are appealing for anyone who saw the three bikes after 4.30pm on Tuesday, or who has dashcam footage of any of the motorcycles after this time, to contact us.

Inspector Graham Fisher said: “Enquiries are ongoing to trace the scooter and return it to its rightful owner and I would ask anyone with information to get in touch.

“I would also advise anyone who owns a motorbike or scooter to ensure they secure their vehicle with a good quality chain, D-lock or brake disc lock to immobile it. I would also ask that if a member of public sees any suspicious activity around car parks or where motorcycles are parked up to contact us.”

Appeal for information following theft of scooter in Southport

Marcus Darroue age 41 of Churchill Avenue Southport has been arrested and charged with a burglary at an address in Dover Road, Birkdale. Darroue has been kept in custody to be dealt with at Liverpool Crown Court.

Following a report of burglary at a public house on Lord Street, Police have attended and arrested 2 males and recovered an axe. The 2 males namely Leon Shaw age 45 of Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport and Steven Lloyd age 43 of Arlington Close, Lewisham have been charged with offences of : burglary and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Both males will appear at the magistrate’s court to answer the charges.

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