Man arrested four months after cash, car and jewellery stolen from house

A man has been arrested four months after a high-value burglary.

Merseyside Police confirmed a man had been arrested after it was reported a house had been broken into and several items stolen, including a car, watches, jewellery and cash, on Friday, March 1. The stolen car was found on Sunny Road in Southport and a police dog was able to find a discarded balaclava and gloves nearby.

After ongoing enquries, a 38-year-old man from Kirkby has now been arrested on suspicion of burglary. He has been conditionally bailed since his arrest on Wednesday, July 3.

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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 @MerseyPolice 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 @MerPolCC on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, call 101 or the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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