Two arrested following burglary in Aigburth

We have arrested two males following a car theft from a burglary in Aigburth on Sunday 30 January.

Police received a report that, between around 2am and 10.30am, a white Peugeot had been stolen from outside a property on Errol Street.

It was reported that offenders had broken into the property and taken the keys to the vehicle.

CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries were carried out by police.

On Tuesday 1 February, police received reports of the white Peugeot near Fulwood Drive. A number of males were reported to attempt to make off from the scene.

Officers attended and, following a short foot chase, arrested two males, aged 18 and 14, both from Liverpool, on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

They were taken into custody and were questioned by police. They have now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Inspector Dave Uren said: “Thanks to information from the local community and our extensive investigations we have been able to make two arrests in relation to a vehicle theft in the L17 area.

“We understand how concerning such incidents are for local residents and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to find out who is responsible for vehicle thefts and burglaries.

“If you witness any suspicious behaviour or theft in your community please contact us via our social media desk @MerPolCC, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or call 999 if a crime is in progress. The information you provide can really make a difference in finding those responsible and putting them before the courts.

“There are also some simple measures you can take to prevent your vehicle being an easy target, so please have a read of our website.”

You can view information on preventing vehicle theft online here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/

Anyone with information on the incident on Errol Street, or vehicle theft in their community should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 22000071469 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously