People living in parts of Merseyside have been warned to secure their properties by Merseyside police after a spate of crimes overnight.
Those living in Melling, Maghull and Aintree has all been warned after an increase into the number of sheds being broken into in the areas overnight.
Police have urged people to secure sheds and outhouses "appropriately", with an investigation now underway.
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If resident's alarms do go off, they have been told to ring 999.
Police posted on Sefton police Facebook page: "This is a crime alert for residents of Melling / Maghull / Aintree.
"Overnight we have received some reports of sheds being broken into in the area, whereby items were stolen.
"The victims of these crimes are going to be visited / contacted by offices from the Local Policing team today - Sunday 22nd August.
"An investigation is underway.
"We urge you to secure your sheds and other outhouse appropriately, this includes getting a shed alarm, it doesn't have to be an expensive one, just something to alert you to an intruder.
"If you do hear the alarm activate through the night then please contact us on 999.
"Finally, if you are aware of any suspicious activities in your neighbourhood then please get in touch."
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