POLICE targeted crime and anti-social behaviour during a multi-agency day of action in Liscard.
Its aim was to tackle acquisitive crime, including burglaries and the nuisance use of scrambler bikes.
Working alongside the council's anti-social behaviour team and HM Courts Service (HMCS), police were involved in various activities throughout the day in Central Park.
Police make arrest for non-payment of fines
Working with Heart of Egremont Community Centre, Guildford Street, Egremont, Crime Prevention advice was issued to local residents.
Personal attack alarms and Selecta DNA kits were handed out, allowing residents to mark their property.
PCSO Russell Tipton explains a personal attack alarm to Ann Higginson
Householders were also able to join MerseyNow, Merseyside Police's new community messaging service, and register their electrical devices with the CheckMEND system, a national UK Police initiative which allows devices to be checked against databases including blacklists and stolen property, and increases the chances of being reunited with their property.
Several warrants were carried out for non-payment of fines in conjunction with HMCS, resulting in three arrests and warrants to the value of £4,000.
Resident Robert Sutch meets police at crime prevention advice stall
Wallasey neighbourhood sergeant Binks said: "Partnership working allows us to take action using the different powers available to police and our partners.
"Crime prevention advice and property marking will further help reduce offences of acquisitive crime, where we have already had decreases, and make residents feel safer and more secure.
"We have already seen people taking better care on their home security, but I would like to further highlight the importance of checking your front doors, windows and garage doors to prevent becoming easy targets this summer."
Council ABS officers with police on day of action
"Scrambler bikes continue to be a nuisance across our communities, and we are proactively dealing with the issues, and will be carrying out operations over the summer period. We will continue to be out on patrol and to take action whenever the community tells us there are problems.
"I would appeal to anyone with information about scrambler bikes in their areas to get in touch with us and I can assure them that we will act upon your information, to make your communities safe."
Cllr George Davies, deputy leader of Wirral Council and cabinet member for housing and community safety said: "This summer crackdown on scrambler bikes and burglars will be welcome news to our local communities.
"Scrambler bikes are a particular menace in some areas of Wirral, and increased patrols will focus on getting these dangerous machines and their riders off our streets."
Police with crime prevention leaflets during the day of action
"This was a coordinated response to target a range of criminal activities including burglary and anti-social behaviour, with up-to-date technology to help residents ensure their property is recoverable.
"This is another sign of our close partnership with Merseyside Police and local resident’s groups to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour as part of our Vision 2020 council plan."
Residents can sign up for the free MerseyNow community messaging service at www.merseynow.org
More details on CheckMEND system are from www.checkmend.com
For information on activities taking place at the Heart of Egremont Community Centre, call (0151) 639 4441 or email: heartofegremont@btconnect.com
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