Merseyside Police arrested a 52-year-old man from Wavertree on suspicion of aggravated burglary after he was found hiding under a bed with a baseball bat in Garston. The arrest followed an emergency call in the early hours of this morning reporting an intruder inside a house in the St Mary's Road area.
Patrol officers searched the property and located the suspect hiding under a bed, allegedly in possession of a baseball bat. The man remains in police custody for questioning.
Police response and appeal
Detective Inspector Kevin O'Rourke described the incident as "undoubtedly a very distressing experience for the occupant," adding that "a break-in at your home is an awful experience for anyone, made even worse when it happens while they are inside the property."
He said: "Our officers responded quickly and made a swift arrest. However, enquiries remain ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward."
O'Rourke also asked residents to check CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage that may have captured a man behaving suspiciously, as this could assist the investigation.
Burglary prevention advice
Merseyside Police is encouraging residents to view their homes through a 'thief's eyes' as part of its latest burglary prevention campaign. The campaign uses real-life burglary tactics to show how offenders exploit security weaknesses and highlights simple measures residents can take to reduce their risk.
Advice is available on the Merseyside Police website under 'Think Like A Thief'. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference 26000903773, report online, or call 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
