Armed thieves steal dogs and car in Old Swan
Merseyside Police have arrested three men after a report a car and dogs were stolen in a burglary at a house in Old Swan.
Last updated 19th Oct 2020
Officers were called to Derwent Road West just after 2.25pm yesterday (Sunday 18 October) to a report that a group of males had forced entry through a back door, armed with a firearm and a knife.
The males demanded cash and jewellery while making threats, before leaving with a number of American Bulldogs and a silver VW Golf car that was parked outside.
They left in the VW Gold and a white Ford Focus in the direction of Green Lane.
None of the occupants sustained injuries, but were left extremely shaken by the ordeal.
The VW Golf was later located abandoned on Cotswold Street and will be forensically examined.
The Ford Focus, which was found to have been stolen in a previous incident, was reported to have been in a collision with a van on Sheil Road at around 3.45pm andis also being forensically examined.
Three males were detained by officers and have been taken into custody.
House to house enquiries are being carried out and officers are exploring any CCTV opportunities in the area.
Anyone with information or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 634 of 18 October, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.