Man charged following increased reports of burglaries in Wavertree

We can confirm that a man has been charged following increased reports of burglaries in the Wavertree area.

Paul Andrews, 33, of no fixed abode, has been charged with burglary and remanded into custody to appear at Wirral Magistrate’s Court today, Monday 30 December.

At around 5am on Sunday 29 December, officers on patrol on Picton Road spotted a man who matched the description of a suspected burglar following attempted break-ins at a number of nearby homes.

He was detained and subsequently charged with burglary.

Detective Inspector Kevin O’Rourke of Merseyside Police’s burglary team, known as Operation Castle, said: “Being a victim of burglary can have a massive impact on the families affected as they have had their home invaded which is an awful experience to go through.

“We are determined to keep reducing offences and the harm this causes across Merseyside, and we will act on information we receive.

“We encourage people to come forward if you know anything about suspected burglary and the sale of stolen goods where you are. We’ll act on all information provided.

“We will continue to work proactively with communities and our partners to keep this progress going.”

Click here for advice and protection against burglary: Crime prevention advice | Merseyside Police

If you have CCTV, smart doorbell or dashcam footage of suspicious activity in your area but don’t know if it is linked to a specific offence, you can upload it online for the Operation Castle team here: PUBLIC CCTV SUBMISSION PORTAL | Merseyside Investigate | Community Portal

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 Twitter @MerPolCC.

You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.