Formby Shopwatch In Action!

On Monday 7th September, Helen Fidler (37 yrs) from Crosby was arrested and charged with two counts of theft from Marks & Spencer in Formby. She is due to appear at Sefton Magistrates Court on 23rd September 2015.

The primary objectives of the Shopwatch Scheme are to reduce & prevent crime, develop awareness of the issue amongst staff and bring offenders to justice.

Police Shopwatch - Formby

To tackle the increase in reported Theft from shop offences in the Formby area, especially Formby Village

• Worked with Local Businesses and staff to reduce recorded crime and target offenders.

• Re-launched the Formby Shopwatch Scheme.

• Worked with colleagues from British Transport Police to target offenders using the railway network.

• Increased foot patrol in Formby Village.

• Worked closely with local businesses to minimise the opportunity for theft and provided crime prevention advice.

• We have targeted known suspects. Using this information & Intelligence has led to the arrest of known serial offenders.

Merseyside Police continue to work with retailers in the Formby area to promote the scheme.