A delivery driver was held at knife point by three teenagers who then stole the takeaway.
Merseyside Police said officers have stepped up patrols in the Toxteth and Picton areas following the knife point robbery. Officers arrested three teenage boys on suspicion of robbery after the takeaway driver was approached on High Park Street, Toxteth at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, January 22.
The boys threatened the delivery driver with a knife, who then took the delivery. Following enquiries, a 17-year-old from St Helens, a 17-year-old from Kirkby and a 15-year-old from Liverpool were all arrested on suspicion of robbery.
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They have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries. Police have increased visibility to offer reassurance to the local community and officers have urged people to be extra vigilant, especially when walking at night. Some of these measures include advise not to have expensive items on show.
Community Policing Inspector Dave Uren said: "We have arrested three males on suspicion of robbery and will continue to act on any information we receive about reports of robberies in the area. I'd like to remind everyone who lives in the Toxteth and Picton areas, including students, of the importance of keeping your belongings safe.
"This includes not having them on show, especially if you are alone and walking around at night. We have increased our patrols in the area to provide more of a visible presence to help communities feel safer. There will be increased activity across the area following the incidents, and officers in uniform and plain clothes will patrol key areas.
"We are also speaking to residents to provide reassurance and are acting on any information received. Our proactive patrols will also give people the opportunity to speak to us, share any concerns as well as any information they may have."
To report any incidents of robbery, please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can also call 101.
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