Man charged with 12 burglary and fraud offences in South Liverpool

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in South Liverpool have charged a Dingle man with 12 offences.

44-year-old Justin Higham from Cockburn Street in Toxteth was arrested yesterday (Thursday 28 March) and charged with six burglaries, one count of attempted burglary, and five counts of fraud, in relation to the sale and use of stolen items at local business premises.

The offences took place at residential premises in Toxteth and Aigburth this February and March, and resulted in the theft of items including clothing and bank cards.

Higham will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning, Friday 29 March.

Anyone with information on suspected burglary or the sale of suspected stolen goods is asked to contact our dedicated hotline and email address on 0151 777 7926 or email operation.castle@merseyside.pnn.police.uk.

You can also pass information to the social media desk @MerPolCC, call 101 or the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 #OpCastle #BeatTheBurglar