Suspect named after cash stolen from charity shop

Crosby: A charity shop was broken into recently. Merseyside Police reported that the break-in happened between 9 PM on January 7 and 6 AM on January 8. The front door of Age UK on Moor Lane was smashed to gain entry.

During the break-in, cash was stolen from a till and a donation box. After gathering evidence, police arrested a man on February 3.

The suspect, Paul McKenzie Stewart, is 51 years old and lives on Regent Road in Bootle. He has been charged with burglary with intent to steal. Stewart is set to appear in Wirral Adult Remand Court today, February 4.

If you have any information about burglaries, you can contact the police. Reach out via @MerPolCC on X, on Facebook at ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’, or call 101. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is happening.

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