Appeal for information following burglary at a cafe in Liverpool city centre

We are appealing for information following a break-in at a café in Liverpool city centre earlier this morning (Thursday 6 April).

At around 6.20am, it was reported that someone had gained entry into Paper Cup Coffee, on Queen Square, at some point overnight and stolen a small quantity of cash.

We have also received two other recent burglary reports at this café, which occurred on Tuesday 21 March and Sunday 2 April.

On both of these occasions, someone has gained entry into the premises overnight and caused damage before stealing small quantities of cash.

Our enquiries into all three incidents are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

Inspector of Community Policing Jack Woodward said: “To break into a local cafe is completely reprehensible, particularly one that helps to support the homeless and rough sleepers.

“We’re determined to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice.

“Burglaries from cafes, or any type of business for that matter, are not victimless crimes as they have a huge impact on the community in many ways. If you have any information to help find those responsible, please get in touch.”

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook with reference 23000277672.