Appeal after guitars stolen in burglary in Maghull

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Maghull where a 1968 Gibson Les Paul guitar was stolen.

Between 3.45pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 22 December it was reported that a summer house at the bottom of a garden on Molyneux Road had been broken into and three guitars had been stolen.

The stolen guitars were a 1968 Gibson Les Paul guitar, Squire FSR classic vibe 50's Stratocaster and a Squire precision bass.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward along with CCTV and dashcam footage which may have captured the suspects who were on bikes.

Detective Inspector Sara Lang said: “I would urge anyone who was on Molyneux Road between 3.45pm and 5.30pm on Sunday and saw someone acting suspiciously to please contact us.

“I also appeal to anyone who knows the whereabouts of the stolen guitars or may have seen them or advertising them for sale to please contact us. The 1968 Gibson Les Paul guitar is of particular importance and the owner would like it returned back to them.

“I would also ask people to check their dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to see if they may have captured something which may be vital to the investigation.

“We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident or someone selling the stolen goods which will help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact us @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or ring 101 with reference 24001073206.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress.

Merseyside Police has launched its annual Christmas campaign, Operation Shepherd, aimed at preventing crime and protecting communities, along with crime prevention tips on how to protect your valuables and staying safe during the festive season.

Click here for advice and protecting your home against burglary: 
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/
We have a dedicated burglary team who focus on hotspot areas and particular types of burglary. 

A dedicated portal where people can send CCTV, smart doorbell or dashcam footage of suspicious activity in your area but don’t know if it is linked to a specific offence. It can be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/castle

Your footage will be reviewed for potential links to reported offences in your area and may help us gather evidence to solve burglaries and bring offenders to justice.

You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via X @MerPolCC.