Man charged over Southport bank robbery and Bootle burglary
Police have charged a man with burglary and robbery offences as part of ongoing investigations in Sefton.
Alexander Porter, 46, of no fixed abode, was arrested last Thursday, 22 October, and has now been charged with the following offences:
Robbery at Santander Bank, Chapel Street, Southport on Tuesday 20 October, in which a quantity of cash was stolen from a security guard at the location.
Possession of knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, in relation to an incident on Oriel Road on Sunday 18 October.
Burglary Dwelling on Sunday 18 October at a home in Bootle, in which jewellery, clothing and a bank card were stolen.
Porter has been remanded into custody and will next appear on Friday 23 November at Liverpool Crown Court.
Anyone with information on suspected burglary or robbery offences where they are should 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. Always call 999 if an incident is in progress.
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.
