Bootle man charged following burglary at charity shop in Crosby

We have charged a Bootle man following a burglary at a charity shop in Crosby in January.
 
Overnight between 9pm on Tuesday 7 January and 6am on Wednesday 8 January, the front door of Age UK on Moor Lane was reportedly smashed and entry forced. Cash from a till and a donation box were stolen.
 
Following extensive enquiries including forensics, a man was arrested yesterday, Monday 3 February. 
 
Paul McKenzie Stewart, 51, of Regent Road, has now been charged with Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.
 
Stewart will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today, Tuesday 4 February.
 
If you have any information on burglary where you are, please contact us via @MerPolCC on X, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 5555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
 
Further advice on crime prevention can be found here: Crime prevention advice | Merseyside Police.