Three arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft

We have arrested three people on suspicion of going equipped for theft.

Matrix officers on patrol in the Croxteth area at around 9.30pm last night, Monday 3 June, saw a Seat Leon travelling along Altcross Road. The car was stopped and searched and a device, which could be used in the theft of motor vehicles, was recovered.

A 17-year-old male, a 22-year-old man and a 30 year-old man, all from the Liverpool area, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft.

They are all currently in custody.

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