Pair arrested after Lord Street shoplifting

Two men have been arrested after being caught shoplifting from a Lord Street department store.

The pair, aged 38 and 58, were stopped by police on Lord Street and found to have items in their possession that had been reported stolen from Beales.

Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested two men on suspicion of theft this afternoon, Wednesday 10 August.

“At around 12pm, officers on patrol on Lord Street stopped two men outside Beales department store. They were found to be in possession of goods from the shop, which were reported to have been stolen.

“The two men, aged 58 and 38, both from Southport, were arrested on suspicion of theft. They have been taken into custody for questioning by police.

“If you have any information, please DM @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000582589.

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at:https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.