Garage cordoned off by police as six arrested over car theft
A Liverpool garage has been cordoned off by police, as officers arrest six people in connection with car theft.
Merseyside police confirmed they received reports of a Ford Fiesta being stolen from the Bootle area, yesterday, on Wednesday, July 12. The stolen car was then believed to have been found on Longmoor Close, Fazakerley.[1][2][3]
Detectives[4] have put a cordon in place surrounding RH Autos and Recovery and have also taped off a number of vehicles outside. One of the vehicles appears to be damaged, with the car’s front window being smashed and side panel removed.
A 28-year-old man and 26-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and handling stolen goods. A further four people, a woman, 21, and three men aged 17, 24 and 29, have also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to receive stolen goods. All are currently in custody.
A police scene on Longmoor Close in Fazakerley (Image: Liverpool ECHO)
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested six people following reports a Ford Fiesta was stolen from the Bootle area yesterday, Wednesday 12th July.
“The theft is believed to have taken place at around 1.30pm and the car was later traced to Longmoor Close in Fazakerley. Following enquiries a 28 -year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and handling stolen goods.
“A 21-year-old woman, a 17 year-old male, a 24-year-old man and a 29-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to receive stolen goods. All are currently in custody.”
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- ^ Merseyside police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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