A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was arrested after police seized a Rolex watch as part of handling stolen goods investigation.

Officers detained a 13-year-old boy from Whiston Molyneux Drive, Prescot on Thursday night.

This was following reports of boys congregating in the area of Molyneux Drive, Prescot.

Officers stopped the boy shortly after 5.30pm who was subject to a search.

Police say a Rolex watch was found inside the boy's coat pocket which was seized as part of a handling stolen goods investigation.

Gloves and a balaclava also recovered.

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A property in Whiston was later searched by officers as part of the investigation.