A spate of thefts have been reported in and around Southport, as police warn of motorbikes being stolen from front gardens.
Two men were caught by officers in Southport at 5.40pm on Thursday, September 2, in the middle of trying to steal a motorbike from a driveway.
The men ran off onto a railway line at Portland Street level crossing to flea from police.
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Trains were stopped for a short period of time and British Transport Police officers assisted with a search of the line, but the two managed to escape.
The victim's bike, a Honda CBF125, was recovered at the scene.
Officers believe the men were scoping out other motorcycles parked on driveways in the area.
A spokesperson from Sefton Police said: "Two men in the process of trying to steal a motorcycle from a driveway in Southport were disrupted by PCSO's on mobile patrol in Southport at approximately 5.40pm this afternoon, Thursday 2nd September.
"We are aware of other CCTV footage of similar incidents in the wider area."
Police are now asking people living in Southport to keep their bike somewhere other than parked up in front gardens.
Sefton Police said: "Bikers, if you are able to keep bikes somewhere else other than in front gardens or parked up unattended, it would be good to do so.
"Don't rely on steering locks alone. That is not enough to secure your bike.
"You will need something more substantial.
"The offenders were on a motorcycle with no registration plate and full-face helmets.
"If you see people on bikes like this, report their location straight away. Don't rely on someone else to do it.
"You could help stop another person losing their motorcycle."
