Officers have arrested two men on suspicion of multiple offences following an incident in Kirkby in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 25 January.
At around 12.10am, officers sighted a suspected stolen BMW driving at high speed from Knowsley Industrial Park towards Kirkby with no VRM plate. The car failed to stop, a pursuit was commenced and the car was found a short time later on Shaldon Walk.
With the keen assistance of PD Quga, two men were detained in a garden on Lindby Close.
Various items were found in the vehicle, including a crowbar and drill. Cash was also found (pictured above).
A 30-year old man from Ince, Wigan was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle; dangerous driving; driving with no insurance; possession of criminal property; fail to stop; and driving without a licence.
A 27-year-old man from Whiston was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.
Both men have been taken to a police station for questioning.
If you have any information on suspected vehicle crime, contact us @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
