Crook Breaks Into Charity Shop — Police Need Your Help!
Merseyside Police are on the hunt for a burglar who targeted St Johns Hospice Charity Shop in Bromborough. The break-in happened late on Thursday, 31 August 2023, stretching into the early hours of Friday, 1 September.
Burglar Caught on CCTV Steals Laptop
The suspect first smashed his way into the Allport Road shop, left briefly, then came back to force open a till. He made off with a stolen laptop, escaping out the back towards Greenfield Road.
Police Release Images — Spot the Culprit?
After combing through CCTV and talking to witnesses, officers have released two images of the man they want to find. Detective Inspector Andrew Schofield slammed the crime as “despicable,” saying:
“To break into a charity shop where people volunteer and raise money for their community is a despicable crime, and our officers are determined to find the person responsible.”
Know Something? Speak Up Now!
Police urge anyone who recognises the suspect or saw anything suspicious to come forward. Local businesses with CCTV or doorbell footage from the night, please check and contact police if you spot anything useful.
- Contact Merseyside Police on Twitter: @MerPolCC
- Call 101 quoting reference 23000828697
- Give info anonymously via Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/ or phone 0800 555 111
