UPDATE | Shay Charley-Marquardt, Barnstaple
Police have now located 21-year-old Shay Charley-Marquardt from Barnstaple, who was sought by officers in connection with criminal damage. Thank you for your assistance. ...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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APPEAL | Assault on Carlyon Bay Beach
We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an assault in St Austell. The incident occurred between 5pm and 6pm on Wednesday 8 April 2026, at Carlyon Bay Beach, near the large rock feature. It is reported that three males assaulte...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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MISSING | Holly not seen for three months
The family of missing woman, Holly Collinson have issued an emotional plea, urging Holly to make contact and let them know she is safe. Holly, aged 29, was reported missing by her family in Leicestershire on Friday 10 April. Prior to being reported missin...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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APPEAL | Do you recognise this man?
Officers have issued an image of a man they would like to identify following the theft from a car on Langstone Road in Plymouth. Police investigating the theft would like to identify the man pictured as he may be able to assist with their enquiries.Anyone...
Release date: 18/06/2026
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APPEAL | Two-vehicle collision, Holsworthy
We are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision involving a black Honda Jazz and a white Volkswagen caddy, which occurred approximately 7.45am on the 16 June 2026. The collision took place on the A3072 between Anvil Corner and Holsworthy ...
Release date: 18/06/2026
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APPEAL| Sexual assault in Plymouth
We are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Plymouth. On Friday 5 June between 12.45pm and 2.40pm, a woman was sexually assaulted by a man on Ernesettle Lane, opposite Plymouth Scaffold Supplies. Officers investigating the incident ...
Release date: 16/06/2026
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Local Hospitality Businesses Join Forces with Police to Keep Children Safe
Police in South Devon are working with the hospitality trade this summer to raise awareness of child exploitation. Operation Makesafe is an important campaign which aims to raise awareness with venues such as hotels, B&Bs and local campsites. As tho...
Release date: 16/06/2026
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Dartmouth Neighbourhood Sergeant is on home soil as he takes up new role
A warm welcome back to Sergeant John Dingle who has recently taken up a new role as Dartmouth Neighbourhood Team Leader. The busy officer has had a full circle moment as he was posted to Dartmouth when he first joined Devon & Cornwall Police 17 years ...
Release date: 15/06/2026
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Police aim to keep youngsters safe as they warn about the dangers of abandoned buildings
Police in Torbay are reminding youngsters and their parents about the dangers of entering derelict sites and abandoned buildings. Officers have been receiving reports every day of young people going into unsafe buildings throughout the area, ...
Release date: 05/06/2026
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Police praise shops for helping to tackle knife crime
Young Plymouth Police Cadets took part in an operation recently when they tried to buy knives from local shops. The test purchase visits to nine retail premises were part of the national Sceptre awareness week to tackle knife crime and keep communities sa...
Release date: 05/06/2026
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