A man has been caught on CCTV by neighbours after he attempted to gain access to their cars in the early hours of the morning.
The incident took place at around 12.45am on Sunday, September 12 on Bridgewater Close in St Helens.
Merseyside Police said at around 2.45pm, a resident reported that CCTV locally had captured a male attempting to gain access to cars in the street.
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The force said the man was unsuccessful and "made off," but confirmed enquiries are ongoing.
CCTV footage shared by a neighbour to the ECHO shows a man in dark clothing walking into a path and slowly trying a car door handle.
In a statement today, Merseyside Police said: "We are investigating following a report of attempted vehicle crime in St Helens yesterday, Sunday 12 September.
"At around 2.45pm, a resident in Bridgewater Close reported that CCTV locally had captured a male attempting to gain access to a cars in the street at around 12.45am. They were unsuccessful and made off. Enquiries are ongoing."
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Community Policing Inspector Jon Smith said: "We’re aware of this incident and other recent incidents in which vehicles have been targeted by opportunists in the area.
"We understand the worry and inconvenience that this can cause and are gathering information as we speak. It’s good to see residents investing in CCTV, doorbell technology, and other crime prevention measures, which makes their homes and streets hostile places for any would-be criminal to operate. We work closely with all our communities in this work and would continue to encourage all such vigilance.
"If you have seen similar suspicious behaviour or theft and have yet to come forward, please do so via our social media desk @MerPolCC, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or call 999 if a crime is in progress.
"There are also some simple measures you can take to prevent your vehicle being an easy target, so please have a read of our website and follow St Helens Police on Twitter and Facebook for updates and advice."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook. Alternatively, call officers via the police non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 21000635538 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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