Southport Police Dog Sniffs Out Evidence Leading to Burglary Suspect's Arrest

Police can confirm that a man from Kirkby has been arrested following a high-value burglary in Lydiate earlier this year.
On Friday 1 March, it was reported that a home had been broken into and several items stolen, including a car, watches, jewellery and cash.
The stolen car was later found on Sunny Road, in Southport, and a police dog was able to find a discarded balaclava and gloves nearby.

Following ongoing inquiries, a 38-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested yesterday, Wednesday 3 July, on suspicion of burglary. He has been conditionally bailed.

Detective Inspector Kevin O’Rourke said: “I hope this arrest and the ongoing investigation to find the person responsible shows our communities in Merseyside how seriously we take burglaries.

“To be a victim of burglary can have a profound effect on the lives of victims, from the shock and unease felt by having somebody invade your home, the inconvenience of losing property, through to the often severe long-term psychological impacts.

"It’s also worth having a look at the different ways you can make your homes unattractive targets for would-be criminals. Advice is available on our website for locks, cameras and other measures to bring greater security and peace of mind.”

For more information, see here: Crime prevention advice | Merseyside Police and for more, follow our force social media accounts Merseyside Police on Twitter and Merseyside Police on Facebook and your local account.

Always call 999 if a burglary is in progress. You can also pass information to the social media desk Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, call 101 or the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111.