Dogs and car stolen in Prescot burglary
Two pug dogs and a white Mercedes have been stolen after a break-in in Prescot.
Merseyside Police is appealing for help from the public after a car and two dogs were stolen in a burglary in Prescot yesterday (Thursday, 30 June). The burglary took place at about 6.30pm when a number of males were were reported to have arrived outside a property on Lawton Road in a black Mercedes CLC 180 car. The offenders forced entry to the rear of the house and took the keys to the victim’s white Mercedes CLA 200 AMG car (registration number MM65 AAX), and two pug dogs. The offenders then left in the two cars. Detective Constable Roy Waller from St Helens CID said: "We would like to reassure the community that we are working to identify the people responsible, and locate the dogs and both cars. "I'd like to appeal to the consciences of the offenders and ask them put themselves in the victim's position and think how they would feel if this happened to them. "We all need to be vigilant. If you see anyone acting suspiciously report it to the police. These offenders will need to walk up driveways to look through doors and windows to see if there are keys in sight of a door or window. If you notice any such behaviour contact the police on 101 or in an emergency dial 999." Anyone with information in relation to this offence or burglaries in general is asked to contact St Helens CID on 0151 777 6802, the non-emergency 101 number or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.