Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 07:55hrs
A 61-year-old man from Old Swan has been arrested after being discovered hiding inside a freezer following a reported burglary in Melling last night, Thursday, April 10th.
Merseyside Police were called to a residence on Andrew Avenue at approximately 11:30 PM following reports of a house being broken into. Upon arrival, patrols conducted a search of the property and located the suspect concealed within a freezer chest in an upstairs bedroom.
During a search of the man, officers also discovered a wrap of white powder inside his socks.
The 61-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary dwelling and possession of a controlled Class B drug, believed to be amphetamine.
He is currently in police custody and assisting with enquiries.
Detectives from Sefton CID are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
This includes anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the Andrew Avenue area yesterday evening, or who may have captured relevant footage on CCTV, doorbell cameras, or dashcams.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’, quoting reference number 25000295503.
Alternatively, they can call Sefton CID directly on 101.
Members of the public can also provide information anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Merseyside Police have also issued advice on how to protect your home from burglary. This information can be found on their website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/
Police are reminding the public to always call 999 in an emergency.
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