POLICE are urging people to be on their guard following a spate of burglaries.

The first incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, March 3, when a set of car keys were taken from a house in Derwent Close, Rainhill, and used to steal a Vauxhall Corsa valued at £7,500.

The second incident took place in the early hours of Friday, March 2, when a set of car keys were removed from a house in Heathfield Avenue, Sutton Heath, and used to steal a Vauxhall Tigra.

Anyone who has information regarding the incident can contact DC Karen Cummings on 0151 777 6064.