Two arrested after attempted theft of car in city centre

We arrested two males after reports offenders had been seen trying to break into a car in Liverpool city centre yesterday (Tuesday 17 June).
 
A report was received just before 4pm that two males were attempting to break into a vehicle at a car park on Lambert Street.
 
When officers arrived, they made off on foot but were detained after a short foot chase.
 
The officers searched the males and seized screwdrivers, car keys and mobile phones as well as a quantity of white powder.

 
A 16-year-old male from Birkenhead was arrested on suspicion of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped for theft and possession of a Class A controlled drug (cocaine).
 
A 28-year-old man from Tuebrook was arrested on suspicion of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped for theft and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
 
They have been released under investigation.
 
Inspector Phil McManus said: “Thanks to reports from members of the public, we were able to deploy to this incident swiftly and make two arrests.
 
“We take all such reports seriously and appeal to anyone who witnesses car crime to report it to police.
 
“Whether we are able to attend and detain suspects, as in this case, or build a picture of where offending is happening and focus our resources accordingly, all information is acted upon.”
 
Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000497064.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.