TWO thugs stole a woman's car in a frightening carjacking after allegedly pushing her in a village and snatching her keys.
Police confirmed to the Star that officers were called to the junction of Church Road and Leyland Road, Rainford at about 6.35pm on Thursday, October 22.
This followed reports that two men approached a woman, pushed her and stole her car keys before making off in her blue Audi Q2.
The vehicle was then driven away towards the Rainford Bypass.
The victim was not injured but was left badly shaken by the incident, police said. Detectives are now carrying out enquiries in the area, including forensic examinations and CCTV checks, as they work to identify those responsible and recover the stolen car.
The crime has left villagers shocked.
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In a statement, Detective Inspector Ruth Tickle told the Star: "This will have been a frightening experience and we are determined to find those responsible, and the stolen vehicle.
"If you live, work or were passing by the area at around 6.30pm last night, please pass on any information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage which may have captured vital evidence."
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Police are urging anyone who saw what happened, or who may have recorded footage of the incident or the stolen Audi Q2, to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police via social media on X or Facebook @MerPolCC, via the force website, or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000868783. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers.
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