CCTV appeal following credit card theft on Smithdown Road

Officers are issuing images of two men who may have information to assist enquiries into a theft earlier this month.

On Friday 6 August, a credit card was reported stolen from Penny Lane Post Office on Smithdown Road. 

The card was reported to have been used to make purchases totalling more than £3,000 at a number of locations across Liverpool without the knowledge of the legitimate card holder. 

Detectives are carrying out enquiries and have issued images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. 

Detective Inspector Phil Ryan said: “We’re keen to speak to anyone who recognises these men, as they may hold vital information to assist our enquiries.

“Whether you come forward to us directly or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, all information we receive will be acted upon.”

Anyone with information or who recognises the men pictured is asked to contact us via @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, with reference 21000395724.

Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud you can contact them on 0300 123 2040 or go to www.actionfraud.police.uk

Further advice and information about fraud is also available here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/