An investigation has been launched following a robbery at a chemist in Bideford yesterday, Thursday 14 May. Three men entered Boots Pharmacy in Bay View Road, Northam, and made threats towards staff before escaping with a quantity of cash from the till. N...
Release date: 15/05/2026
We are appealing for the public’s assistance identifying the two men pictured following a serious assault in Truro. Officers were called at 1.15am on Friday 15 May following reports of a fight outside Mangos Sports Bar on Kenwyn Street. One man was taken ...
Release date: 15/05/2026
We are appealing for the assistance of the public to help locate a 33-year-old wanted man from Torquay. Tony Hawkins is currently wanted in connection to an assault, harassment and criminal damage. Hawkins is described as a white male, around 5ft 5ins tal...
Release date: 15/05/2026
Project with The Open University studies cognitive overload Devon & Cornwall Police has received funding from The Road Safety Trust to support an important new research project focused on improving driver safety. Working in partnership with The Open U...
Release date: 15/05/2026
Police remain concerned for the welfare of a 29-year-old missing woman who was last seen in Cornwall. Holly Collinson was last seen leaving Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro on Tuesday 31 March at 10.10am. We are continuing to try and establish her movemen...
Release date: 14/05/2026
Officers are seeking witnesses to a collision in Truro which left a pedestrian with serious injuries. Emergency services were called at 10.40am today, 14 May, after a black Citroen DS3 was in collision with a woman on Union Hill. The woman, in her 40s and...
Release date: 14/05/2026
Extensive searches and enquiries are continuing today as 14-year-old Taylor Charlton, from Barnstaple, remains missing. Taylor was last seen at around 10.40pm on Friday 8 May near Tesco in the Seven Brethren area. Sector Inspector Andy Wills said: “A sign...
Release date: 14/05/2026
Three men and a woman have been found guilty of the brutal acid killing of a Plymouth dad-of-two who was attacked in his own home. Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked in a planned organised crime hit in Lipson Road on 21 February 2025. Danny was treated in h...
Release date: 14/05/2026
A prolific burglar who smashed his way into a series of homes around Plymouth and East Cornwall and stole priceless jewellery and cash, has been jailed. Greg Disbrey, 39, also doused the properties with cleaning products in an attempt to clean his tracks....
Release date: 14/05/2026
Police officers, staff and volunteers working in South Devon were recognised for outstanding achievement as they gathered at an awards ceremony in Torquay. Joined by family, friends and colleagues, recipients from various departments were recognised by se...
Release date: 14/05/2026
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