Burglaries
Between 25th January and the 8th February 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
Lord Street, Falkland Road, Leyland Road, Glamis Drive (garage), Lyndhurst Road, Clifford Road, Rathmore Crescent
Attempted burglaries 2
Burglary prevented by an activated alarm system 1
Crime Prevention Tips
Burglars usually prefer darkness. Lighting in and around your property is important. Good external lighting can deter burglars
- All main entry points to your property such as front and rear doors including Patio doors should be well lit. Particularly doors at the back of a property that are out of sight from passers -by.
- For internal lighting investment in plug- in timers in various rooms set to come on and go off at various times, gives the impression someone is at home, even when the householders are away from the property.
- Closing curtains when it goes dark prevents would be burglars noticing any valuable possessions in your home that could be of interest to them.
News from your Community Policing Team
1) Caroline Corbett age 36 of Southport has been arrested in connection with the theft of over £200 of cosmetics from Asda, Central 12, Southport. Corbett was charged with the offence and kept in custody to appear before the magistrate’s court.
2) Following a stop and search of a motor vehicle in Southport a quantity of drugs and cash were recovered by officers. A 30 year old male from Southport and a 38 year old male from Skelmersdale were arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply, further investigations are continuing.
3) Andrea Oliver age 44 of Southport has been arrested and charged with theft from a staff member’s handbag at Southport Hospital. Oliver was also wanted on warrant and kept in custody to appear before the Magistrates court.
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