Three men charged with conspiracy to steal vehicles

Detectives from Merseyside Police have charged three men with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

This is following an investigation into the theft of keyless motor vehicles which were stolen in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales between April and October 2022.

The three men who have been charged with conspire to steal motor vehicle are:

• Sean Fagan, 31 years, of Whitney Road, Woolton
• Daniel Johnston, 37 years, of Ingrave Road, Walton
• Curtis Morrison, 30 years, of Sparrow Hall Road, Walton

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today, Friday 17 January.

Detective Seargeant George Easterbrook said: “We take all reports of car thefts extremely seriously and we are committed to reducing the number of offences in Merseyside.

“We understand the impact it can have on the victim, which is likely to be one of the most expensive items a person owns, is an upsetting experience and can cause huge inconvenience to the victim.

"This is totally unacceptable and we are determined to prevent as many car thefts as possible.”

The following advice could prevent you from becoming a victim of car theft:
• When locking the car make sure that any security devices are activated
• Don't leave car keys visible from windows, in back doors or where they could be accessible from a letter box
• If you haven't got them already, look to install wheel locks and hide the lock nut somewhere safe in the vehicle but not in an obvious place. It is better to take the lock nut with you
• Park in well lit areas and consider where you are parking in the day if the car is being left there overnight or you are not returning to the car until dark
• Where possible park in Park Mark Safer Parking car parks which have been approved by police
• Don't leave your car engine running unattended - not only is that an offence on a main road it is an open invitation to thieves
• Property - including small amounts of cash, CDs, clothing or bags - should not be left on view in a parked vehicle. They may not be worth much to you but they are to a thief
• When putting items into the boot of an unattended car this should be done before arrival at the intended parking place so that a thief cannot observe what is being put in the boot
• If they can be removed, Sat Nav systems, including leads, should not be left in vehicles
• If you need further crime reduction advice contact your local neighbourhood policing team

For more information on crime prevention visit: Crime prevention advice | Merseyside Police

We urge anyone who has any intelligence or knows someone involved in this type of crime to contact Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC so we can investigate.

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.