Detectives appeal for information after medication taken from pharmacy in West Derby

Detectives are appealing for information after reports that medication was stolen from a pharmacy in West Derby in the early hours of Monday 12 February.
 
At around 9.15am 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.

The suspect is described as a white male of slim build who was wearing a grey coloured tracksuit and glasses. 

Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher said: “We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward so we can find the medication that was taken and whoever was responsible.

“Taking any medication which has not been prescribed for you can be dangerous and, in some circumstances, can prove fatal so I am urging residents or members of the public to please be cautious if you have seen the stolen tablets. 

“If you come across them, please do not take them. Instead, call us immediately. Our enquiries into the burglary are ongoing so if you know 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.