Police require help following confrontational burglary in Birkdale

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries, following a burglary in Sandon Road, Birkdale, in July 2015.

At around 2.40pm on Friday, 17 July 2015, the occupier was at home with her daughter when she heard noises outside the house. A short time later she entered her conservatory and found 2 men inside. The occupier began screaming at the men, who then left the property through the conservatory door, before driving away from the house.

The woman and her child were uninjured, but left distressed by the ordeal. A number of items including a pair of earrings, and items from a skip on the driveway were stolen from the property.

It is thought the 2 men, then got into a white Vauxhall Movano can, registration:- X917GLH and drove away.

Detective Inspector Jimmy Belmar said:- "This must have been a very frightening experience for the victim and her daughter and we're sure the local community would want the people responsible for this burglary to be brought to justice. We believe that 2 men entered the property, and we have released CCTV of 1 man who we believe could assist with our investigation. We are also keen to speak with anyone who has seen this van or knows where it's parked or stored."

Enquiries are on going in relation to this matter and anyone with any information is asked to contact Sefton CID on:- 0151 777 3059 or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111.

More Traffic Problems for drivers in the Formby and Freshfield area

TRAFFIC warning to drivers of yet more problems for commuters in Formby and Freshfield area. These roadworks are due to start from 28 September 2015, on Ryeground Land (B5424), between Trinity Saint Peters CE Primary School and the Grapes Hotel. All bus services, like the 2 and X2 will be re-routed as a result. Other stops include the local bus services that tops at the Ryeground Lane/Green Lane Stop. Please check with the bus company you want to travel with, before waiting at the bus stop!  

For drivers, please follow the diversion signs that will be in place following the closure. Due to the road being 1 of only 3, main exits, that allow access in and out of the 2 villages, expect long delays with in the area.  This is especially important on rush hour, if joining the Formby Bypass (A565). Drivers are also being reminded that access out of the 4th exit, off Moss Side onto the A565, is for traffic heading North only. 

Drivers are also being reminded that when entering the area,  heavily restrictions will be in place at the BP roundabout, and that you are advised not to enter the village via that entrance, unless going to the Deansgate Lane areas. Work is to be completed within 2 weeks from the 28 September 2015 and will be carried out by Dowhigh Ltd. on behalf of Sefton Council. If you have any problems with the work, you are asked to call:- 0151 523 4 372 quoting Permit No. 80730.  If this work affects you, please let us know by emailing us to:- News24@SouthportReporter.com.