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Police are appealing for information after reports of attempted car thefts in Irby.
Merseyside Police received a report on Monday 2 November that at around 12:20am two males were seen on Ring doorbell footage standing next to a vehicle with an electronic device at an address on Lester Drive.
The suspects were on the driveway for several minutes before leaving the area at about 12:30am.
A second incident was reported at around 12:50am, when two suspects were seen trying to get into a vehicle at an address on Calne Close.
Police say they were using a device to capture the signal from a car key, and were later seen riding away on a bicycle.
Neighbourhood Inspector Sharon Robinson said: "This week we have had two reports of suspects trying to steal cars from victims' driveways using a technical device to try and bounce the car key signal to open or start the car."
She said officers are investigating each incident and advising residents to lock cars, leave nothing on display, and store keys away from windows, doors and letterboxes.
"If your vehicle has keyless entry or remote start, store your keys in a Faraday pouch to help prevent signal theft or turn off wireless signals on your fobs when they aren't being used."
Anyone with information can contact @MerPolCC on X or Facebook quoting reference 26000897872, report online, or call 101. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.
More advice is on Merseyside Police's vehicle theft prevention pages.
Earlier this month we also reported a stolen e-bike recovery and arrest in Tranmere.
