Man charged with burglary in Birkenhead

A man has been charged following a burglary in Birkenhead.

On Friday 6 November, it was reported that a home in the town centre had been broken into and a number of items including two e-bikes, clothing, jewellery and mobile phones were taken.

The following day, officers were on patrol in Oxton when they stopped a man for acting suspiciously and he was arrested in connection with the break-in.

Kevin Robert Rutter, 35, of Mackenzie Road, in Leasowe, has been charged with burglary. He has been remanded to appear at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court today (Monday 9 November).

Earlier this year, we launched a ‘Think Like A Thief’ campaign that encourages residents to look at their homes through a ‘thief’s eyes’ and identify issues that could make them a target for burglary.

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/

Anyone who has information about an incident is asked to 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.