We are aware of concerns online about a suspicious male - police issue update on Calf Croft Place incident
Police have addressed public concerns circulating online after a suspicious male was captured on CCTV ‘scoping out’ a home.
Fylde Police said they had been made aware of a suspicious male captured on CCTV on South Park, Lytham St Annes.
They said in the early hours of Saturday morning, they had received a call from a resident on Calf Croft Place who had seen a lone male on their Ring doorbell, believed to be scoping out the address.
Officers made straight to the area and detained a male on Forest Drive matching the description.
The male was searched and found in possession of items suspected to be used to commit a burglary, including a face covering and torch.
He was then arrested on suspicion of attempt burglary.
Zach Jackson, 30, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempt burglary and going equipped for burglary.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before the next available court.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We would like to thank our residents for remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to us.
“We will continue to conduct high visibility patrol in the area, particularly over night and in the early hours of the morning.”