A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.
Burglaries
Between 29th May and the 11th June burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
Derby Road(garage), Oxford Road, Hampton Road, Duke Street, Bridge Wills Lane, Queens Road, Fleetwood Road(2), Cardigan Road (garage) and Portland Street,
Attempted burglaries 2
Property left insecure 3
Car keys and vehicles stolen 1
HMRC Scam
The latest threatening version received by a Sefton resident warned the recipient by a call on her mobile, that she was due to appear in court. She was told to ring a given number and the caller insisted she must comply as she was under surveillance. Luckily she was aware of the scam and didn’t respond.
Bogus Trader
There has been a rise in reports of Bogus Callers in the Sefton area. In one incident a lady handed over £120 in cash to the suspect for cleaning the gutters of her property. The man made the excuse he would come back after he had been for his lunch. The work on the gutters was not started and he did not return. The suspect claimed to be working on a property being renovated next door, this was not true.
Crime Prevention Tip
If you have a porch door it is advisable to keep it locked and speak to any unknown caller through the glass. It is easier to say ‘No’ to any bogus officials, workmen or cold caller if you have a closed door between you and them. Also you and your property are kept safer by the locked door
News from your Community Policing Team
“Following a theft of pedal cycle on Marlborough Road Police have arrested 2 males residing in Southport. Maciej Ostrowski age 35 has been charged with theft and Mariusz Juriewicz age 48 has been charged with theft and possession of cannabis and amphetamine.
Tadiwa Ian Chihota, aged 20, of Clovelly Road, Liverpool has been charged with robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, dangerous driving, handling stolen goods and possession of cannabis. The charges are in relation to an incident at Flannels store, Tulketh Street, Southport on Tuesday 29th May.
He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court.”
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