POLICE are calling for residents to be vigilant after reports of car doors being tried in Rainford over the weekend.

Officers say three offenders have been disturbed in residents' gardens trying doors to vehicles.

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Police say the incidents happened over the weekend around the areas of Rookery Drive, Heyes Avenue, Muncaster Drive, Old Hall Gardens and Eagle Crescent.

St Helens Police said: "Rainford Residents be vigilant - three males have been trying car doors and disturbed in residents gardens this weekend particularly around Rookery Drive, Heyes Avenue, Muncaster Drive, Old Hall Gardens and Eagle Crescent".