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Police appeal after Exmouth theft

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/23/2015 - 10:41am

Police are appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate some distinctive items stolen from the Exmouth area.

Two rings and an ornament (pictured) were stolen during a burglary at a house in the St John’s Road area between Monday 29 June and Tuesday 7 July.

The items are described as a white gold ladies wedding ring with diamond cut effect, a ladies vintage Art Deco style gold band, and a wind-up ornament.

Detective Constable Matthew Burnell, Honiton CID said: “The stolen items are very distinctive and are of huge sentimental value to the owners.

“We...

Items stolen from vehicle in Lympstone

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:27am

Police have received reports of a theft from a vehicle parked on a drive Lympstone.

The vehicle had been left unlocked in the Underhill area of Lympstone and items stolen, including an Apple iPad, between 5.30pm on Tuesday 9th and 7.10am Wednesday the 10th June.

A police spokesman said: “We are asking for local residents to be vigilant and ensure that their vehicles are locked and items removed when left unattended.

“If anyone witnessed the crime or noticed anything suspicious in the area, please contact the police on 101 or 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk...

Jewellery stolen in Devon burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:32pm

Police in Newton Abbot are appealing for information following a burglary in Kingskerswell where a sentimental watch was stolen.

The burglary occurred sometime between Thursday 2nd April and Saturday 4th April at a property in Park Road, Kingskerswell.

Entry was gained by smashing a conservatory window, and once inside and following a search a number of jewellery items were stolen including rings and watches.

Amongst the items stolen was a rose gold pocket watch, (similar pictured) which had a ‘T’ bar chain attached to it.

The watch was of particular...

Do you recognise this woman?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/30/2015 - 7:49am

Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to in connection with a theft.

Almost £4,000 was taken when a 91 year-old woman had her cash card stolen.

The card was used to withdraw money between 27 January 2015 and 26 February 2015 from the Barclays cash point in Newton Abbot.

The suspect is described as a white woman, aged 40-50, approximately 5’ 6” in height and having auburn coloured, bobbed hair. On occasions she wore a red, half -length padded jacket with a black fur collar, and black boots. She can be seen carrying an over the shoulder satchel...

Appeal after bridle stolen from Devon traveller

Police are appealing for information after a bridle was taken from a traveller’s horse in Exeter on Friday 20 March.

The well-known traveller John Treagood was parked with his horse and caravan on the Alphington roundabout, underneath the A30, when he was approached by a man driving a white or cream vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle asked the 79-year-old if he was going to sell his horse, before stealing the black leather bridle off the horse while the victim’s back was turned, sometime between 3pm and 5pm.

The suspect is described as white, of large build, in his...

Can you help track down stolen painting?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:19am

Police are investigating a theft of an original Caroline Shotton painting from Castle Gallery in Exeter's Cathedral Yard on Saturday 13 December.

This was an original painting valued at £1,250 and was glazed in a white frame, approximately 40cm X 40cm in size, although it may have been removed from the frame or reframed.

If anyone recognises this picture, has bought it recently or seen it advertised for sale in any way, please contact the police on 101 quoting crime reference CR/130108/14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

CCTV appeal after Vision Express theft

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2014 - 4:10pm

Police are seeking the identity of a couple suspected to have stolen a number of glasses frames from the Vision Express store on Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot on Saturday 22 November.

The male and female offenders entered the store at around 1pm, browsed products before concealing in their coat pockets and sleeves eight Versace and Tom Ford glasses frames worth approximately £1,450 in total before leaving the store.

Police have released images and CCTV fooage in hope that the public will recognise the suspects.

The man is described as aged 65-70 with grey/white...

Man arrested in connection with shed theft

Police have arrested a suspect following a public appeal.

Spencer Bamping aged 41 was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft today (5 December).

Bamping from Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot surrendered himself into police custody.

He has since been charged with burglary and theft of a shed and remains in custody to appear before South Devon Magistrates tomorrow morning.

Police had sought the public’s help in finding him in connection with the theft of a shed in Newton Abbot in October.

Stolen property found in Sidmouth

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:06am

Police investigating a series of burglaries in East Devon are hoping to return a number of items to their rightful owners.

Officers found the property following their investigations into a burglary in Sidmouth but police do not know who the items belong to or where they came from.

The recovered property includes a key fob which says “lounge french door”, a tea towel with ladybirds and daisies, and an envelope with a horse on which contained some old bank notes.

Anyone who believes the items are theirs should call DC Matt Burnell on 101.

Police appeal after theft from train

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a passenger’s property from a train.

Officers believe the men in this photograph will have information which can assist the investigation into the incident which took place on a northbound CrossCountry service on Thursday, 31 July 2014.

PC Dave Eveleigh, investigating officer, said: “The victim boarded a CrossCountry service at Newton Abbot about 2pm to travel north to Sheffield.

“She placed her bag in the...

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