Appeal for information following burglary in Bootle

We are appealing for information following a burglary in Bootle last week.

It was reported that at around 5am on Thursday 16 September, four off-road bikes, three helmets and power tools were stolen from an address on Hemans Street, Bootle.

The tools taken include two DeWalt saws and drills and a Makita jigsaw and plane. The tools are distinctively marked to assist in identifying them

The bikes taken include a green Kawasaki KX100, a Suzuki RMX 250, a mini moto dirt bike and a blue and white Yamaha Y250.

CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries are ongoing to find those responsible and anyone with any information is asked to contact police.

Detective Inspector Paul Gillies said: “This theft and all similar incidents cause massive inconvenience to those affected, people who are merely carrying out their daily business within our communities.

“If you were in the Bootle area during the early hours of last Thursday morning and saw anything or anyone suspicious then please let us know as information that you hold could be vital to our enquiries.

“Similarly if you have seen these tools or bikes for sale locally, then please come forward and we will do the rest.”

Anyone with any information please contact us – DM @MerpolCC on Twitter, message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook quoting reference 21000644795. 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.

More information on keeping your home safe can be found here: Crime prevention advice | Merseyside Police