People parking on a residential street are being warned following reports of "suspicious behaviour" in the area.
In the early hours of Monday, July 19, police received reports of a group of men, two on a scooter and others on foot, in the area of Brookland Lane in St Helens.
In a statement released today, a Merseyside Police spokesperson said it is believed that the men were looking into parked vehicles in the area.
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The force said the men were "disturbed" and later made off and that enquiries are now ongoing.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "We are investigating following suspicious behaviour in St Helens in the early hours of Monday morning, 19 July.
"At around 12.40am, reports were received of males, two on a scooter and others on foot, in the area of Brookland Lane. It is believed that they were looking into parked vehicles.
"They were disturbed and made off. Enquiries are ongoing."
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Anyone with information or CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage can contact us @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 56 of 19 July. You can see advise on how to keep your vehicle safe here: Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Merseyside Police
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