Man charged after officers find suspected burglar hiding under bed in Garston

A man has been charged following a burglary in Garston after officers allegedly found him hiding under a bed inside a property.

In the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday 4 November), Merseyside Police received an emergency call reporting that an intruder was inside a house in the St Mary's Road area and searching through the property.

Patrol officers attended and carried out a search of the address, where they located a suspect hiding under a bed. He was allegedly in possession of a baseball bat at the time.

Alan Pike, 52 years, Garmoyle Close in Wavertree, has been charged with burglary with intent steal.

He will appear at Wirral Adult today, Thursday 5 November.

Merseyside Police is encouraging residents to look at their homes through a ‘thief’s eyes’ and identify issues that could make them a target for burglary. Using real-life burglary tactics as inspiration, the force’s latest burglary prevention campaign shows how offenders exploit security weaknesses and highlights the simple measures residents can take to reduce their risk of becoming a victim.

Visit the Merseyside Police website and search ‘Think Like A Thief’ for more advice. Think Like a Thief | Merseyside Police

Click here for advice and protection against burglary: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

To report a crime contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.

You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101

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.