POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace after a burglar stole two laptops and a phone during a house break-in.

The occupants of a house on Dentons Green Lane were alerted by their dog who was barking downstairs at 4am on Saturday, December 12.

An intruder is believed to have entered the property and stole two laptops (a dark grey HP 640 G3 laptop and black 15.6” Lenovo Think-pad E580).

A Sony Xperia XZ2 compact mobile phone was also taken.

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace as they believe he has information which could assist their investigation.

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Detective Inspector Jackie Guinness said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the Dentons Green area in the early hours of Saturday morning to contact us if they recognise this man or saw anything suspicious.

"Similarly it is vital that we find anyone who was driving or walking in the area who may have captured something, either on their mobile phone, or dash cam to get in touch.

“Through Operation Castle Merseyside Police is committed to finding the people responsible for committing crimes such as this and would urge anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref 20000753965 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.