CCTV appeal after car stolen from a house in St Helens

We have issued a CCTV image of a man and a woman who may have information that could assist enquiries after a car was stolen from a house in St Helens.
 
Between 12 – 1am on Thursday 4 April it was reported that a blue Audi A1 had been stolen from a house on Smith Street. CCTV footage from the area revealed a man dressed in dark clothing and gloves trying front door handles in the street. 

The stolen vehicle was then seen with a man and a woman inside at around 10am on Thursday 4 April in the Burtonwood area. 

Since the burglary further CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted in the area and detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man and woman they wish to speak to who could assist in their investigation.
 
Detective Inspector Richard Shillito said: “To break into someone’s house where people felt safe in their own surroundings fast asleep is a despicable and invasive crime.
 
“We are now asking the local community who have information, however small, to come forward and help if they saw something out of ordinary in the early hours of Thursday 4 April or if they have potential CCTV from doorbell or dashcam cameras that can assist with us identifying those responsible.
 
“We are particularly keen to speak to the woman and man pictured as we feel they have information that could be vital to our investigation. If this image jogs your memory and you remember seeing anything suspicious in the area during the early morning of on Thursday 4 April please contact police.

“Finally I would urge everyone to be vigilant and secure your vehicle when parked so it can’t be taken by opportunistic thieves. You can find more information and advice around stopping vehicle theft on our website.”
 
Anyone who knows or has seen this man and woman and has any is information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000310648.

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