Devon and Cornwall Police is teaming up with partner agencies to tackle crime across Dartmoor throughout the summer. Local officers will be part of a multi-agency operation which aims to prevent and disrupt criminals operating in isolated rural areas, particularly at car parks and beauty spots surrounding the national park.
The moor historically sees a seasonal rise in crime in the summer months with an influx of visitors to the region.
The operation will see dedicated regular high-visibility patrols tackling a range of rural crimes common to the moorland.
Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a number of shoppers have been targeted by thieves in supermarket car parks across Devon and Cornwall.
While the victims, in some cases elderly women, have purchased goods in a supermarket or used a cash point a suspect has watched them enter their PIN number.
When the victims have returned to their vehicles, they have been approached by someone asking for directions to the nearest hospital or similar location. While the victim is being distracted, someone else has got into their vehicle and stolen their bank cards.
Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Devon, Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, will be talking direct to people in communities all over the region over the next 6 weeks in what he calls his “Judge for Yourself” tour. Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner said: “It is clear to me that there are many people who still know very little about the role of the PCC, and how important it is for protecting our communities against harm from crime of all kinds. "I think the greatest failure of the PCC over the past three and a half years has been his lack of real...
Police have released an Evofit image of a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary in Exmouth.
On Friday 12th February a man knocked on the door of a property in Greenpark Road, Exmouth at around 1pm. The man discussed tree cutting with the elderly resident who realised her property had been searched when he left.
A number of wallets were stolen containing more than £2,000 in cash.
The suspect is described as white man, around 5ft 6ins, of slim to medium build, with short dark hair and with wearing dark clothing. He spoke in a deep gruff voice with an Irish...
Police are investigating after a burglar struck at an Exmouth house while the occupants were at home.
The offender walked in through the front door of the property in New North Road on Thursday 4th February, while the family was upstairs and stole a handbag.
The blue denim Kipling bag contained a distinctive apple green coloured Ted Baker purse which has a faint scratch on the front. As well as cards and cash, the bag contained an umbrella and a set of keys.
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen suspicious individuals or activity in the...
The latest figures for 2015 shows that crime continues to fall across Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Recorded figures for January to December 2015 showed a decrease of 4.9% or 3,998 fewer offences compared to 2014, with reductions across a number of crime groups. The updated picture shows the Force continues to see reductions in public order offences (down by -12.4%), vehicle crime (-11.4%), theft (-12.8%), and criminal damage has fallen by 6.6%.
The figures show significant reductions in burglary offences, both dwelling (down -17.7%) and non dwelling, (down -...
Figures released by Crimestoppers on Tuesday 15 December have revealed that the charity passed on nearly 2,000 pieces of information to Devon and Cornwall Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region in the last year.
Some of these related to the most serious of crimes, including murder, rape, human trafficking, robbery and drugs supply. Just under 200 people were arrested and charged with an assortment of criminal offences as a result of the information.
Crimestoppers Chair for Devon and Cornwall Mike Fowkes said: “These are great results and represent a...
Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the City.
The incident occurred sometime between Midday and 12.30pm on Sunday 6th December in Pennsylvania Road, Exeter.
The victim, a young woman aged 21 years, was walking alone along Pennsylvania Road, towards Union Road, when a man walked up behind her kicked at her right ankle causing her to fall forward onto the ground on her hands and knees.
He then tried to pull the victim’s handbag from her and move her arm to release the handbag.
A man has been charged with murder after a body of a 71-year-old woman was found in a vehicle near Fenny Bridges, East Devon on Wednesday 2 December.
Charles Robert Broom, 66, from Honiton has been charged with murder and is remanded in custody to appear before Exeter Magistrates Court today, Friday 4 December.
Formal identification of the victim will take place later today.
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Devon and Cornwall police are reminding people during the busy run up to Christmas to keep their possessions safe from opportunist thieves. Officers will be working closely with partners in the community to roll out a number initiatives over the coming weeks.
People are advised to protect their Christmas purchases by storing them out of sight, so burglars aren’t tempted to steal them.
Detective Sergeant Chris Tapley from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Burglary is a serious and invasive offence which has a devastating impact on victims. You can make a big difference...
