A thief broke into a home and stole a Nintendo Switch controller before fleeing and leaving the front door open behind them.
Merseyside Police received a call on Wednesday, June 7, after a homeowner on Somerton Street in Wavertree woke up to find a number of items had been stolen from their home and the front door was wide open. Police believe the burglary took place between 10pm and 11.40pm on Tuesday, June 6 with the suspect entering through a ground floor window.
The suspect took a Nintendo Switch controller, a black rucksack, a green leather rucksack and a brown leather bag. The bags contained bank cards and house keys.
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The offender then left through the front door, leaving it open behind them, and heading off on foot in the direction of High Street. Since the burglary, extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted in the area and detectives have issued a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak to who may hold information that could assist their investigation.
Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: “While thankfully no one was hurt during this incident, the very act of entering someone’s home – where they have every right to feel safe – and taking valuable personal belongings can have a huge impact on the victim. It can shatter their confidence and trust in others, disturb their sleep indefinitely and leave them feeling anxious and scared in their own home for years to come.
“We have a dedicated burglary team called Operation Castle, whose work is targeted at reducing burglaries, bringing offenders to justice, and ultimately sparing residents the anguish of being a victim of burglary. Since the team started, burglary offences have decreased year on year across Merseyside.”
Det Insp Coote added: “We are asking the local community to tell us if they think they might recognise the men pictured, and to come forward if you have any information – however small – about this burglary. If you remember seeing anything suspicious or have potential CCTV from doorbell or dashcam cameras taken in the area at around that can assist, please let us know.
“We are particularly keen to speak to the men pictured as we feel they may have information that could be vital to our investigation.”
If you have CCTV, smart doorbell or dashcam footage of suspicious activity in your area then you can upload it here https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/residential-burglary
Click here for advice and protection against burglary: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/
Anyone who knows or has seen these men and has any is information is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 23000489078 or call @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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