CCTV appeal after burglary at pharmacy in West Derby

Detectives continuing to appeal for information following a burglary at a pharmacy on Deysbrook Lane, West Derby have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries after a large quantity of medication was stolen.
 
At around 9.15am on Monday 12 February it was reported that a burglary occurred at a pharmacy on Deysbrook Lane.

Following further investigations, CCTV footage revealed that a man entered the pharmacy at around 1.20am on Monday 12 February and stole a large quantity of medication, including diazepam, codeine, co-codamol, pregabalin, zopiclone that could cause serious harm if a significant amount is taken.

Detectives have now issued CCTV images of the man they wish to speak to who could assist in their investigation.

Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher said: “I am appealing to the man shown in this CCTV footage, or anyone who recognises him to come forward as we believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.

“Similarly, if you live in the area and have any CCTV footage or saw anything suspicious in the early hours of Monday 12 February, please contact police as soon as possible.

Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher added: “I would like to remind residents or members of the public to please be cautious if you have come across the stolen medication.

“Taking any medication which has not been prescribed for you can be dangerous and, in some circumstances, can prove fatal.

“If you come across them, please do not take ore store them. Instead, call us immediately. Our enquiries into the burglary are ongoing so if you recognise this man, have seen the medication or have any information, please contact us.” 

Anyone with information of the medication is asked to hand it in to any pharmacy or police station immediately and call officers on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 using reference 24000166676.