CCTV footage issued following aggravated burglary in West Derby

Detectives from Operation Castle are issuing CCTV footage of an aggravated burglary offence in West Derby in August in a further effort to identify those responsible.

The incident was reported just before 1pm on 30th August when three burglars broke into a residential property on Eaton Road, Liverpool.

The home owner’s daughter, who was at home at the time, bravely confronted the men who threatened with a knife before making off with cash, four Breitling watches, a diamond sapphire ring and a Cartier watch.

The men are believed to have left the scene in a Seat Ibiza which was recovered later that day.

Following this discovery and further enquiries, 46-year-old Jason Gilmartin of no fixed address was arrested. He has been charged with aggravated burglary and has been remanded in custody until a later date.

The footage shows three men entering the property, conducting a search, and leaving, towards the Seat Ibiza, which is parked outside with a fourth offender inside.

Detective Inspector Andy McCourt from Operation Castle said: “We have already appealed to the public in relation to this terrifying ordeal, and are now issuing footage, determined as ever to identify all of those responsible. If you know anything, do the right thing and come forward.

“Any decent person can imagine the massive impact that this would have had on the family, and taking all of these men off the streets will offer them and other victims of burglary some reassurance.

“We are also continuing to appeal for anyone who was offered the stolen items, or has seen similar items advertised locally or online, so we can reunite them with their owners.

“We will act on all information provided, whether you choose to speak to police directly, or anonymously via Crimestoppers. However you get the information to us, get it to us.”

Anyone with information is urged to get in contact @MerPolCC or by calling 101 quoting: 18200182291. You can also contact the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111. #OpCastle #BeatTheBurglar