CCTV appeal following burglaries in Old Swan

We have issued a CCTV image of a man who may have information to assist enquiries into reports of burglaries in Old Swan in September.

It was reported on Thursday 29 September that a man had been trying front door handles of several homes overnight in the Rossall Road area.

He gained entry into two homes, taking a school backpack, bank cards and car keys.

If you are the man pictured in this image, or know who he is, please get in touch as we believe he could have information to help our ongoing investigation.

Detective Constable Sam Jennings said: “We believe this was an opportunist burglar who was trying his luck to see if he could open the front door of several houses in the area.

“If you are the man pictured, or you recognise him, please get in touch because we believe he has information that will help our investigation.

“Burglaries can have a massive impact on the person and families affected as they have had their home invaded which is an awful experience to go through, and can often have a long-lasting impact on victims. 

“We encourage people to come forward if you know anything about a burglary or someone acting suspicious in your area, either directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers. We act on all information provided.”

If you recognise the man pictured or have any information about this incident, contact us @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000721225.

Operation Shepherd is Merseyside Police’s annual campaign to reduce crime and keep communities safe during the festive season.

It is our extensive force-wide operation involving a wide variety of teams, each with their own area of expertise, and they all play a part. You can expect to see more officers out and about on the run up to Christmas and into New Year.

More information on Op Shepherd, which contains some great advice on how to #beattheburglar, can be found here: Operation Shepherd | Merseyside Police