FOUND | Missing child, Paignton
Police have now located a missing 14-year-old boy from Paignton. Tyrone was reported missing last week and has since been found safe and well. Thank you for your assistance. ...
Release date: 14/09/2026
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UPDATE | Missing person, Plymouth
We are saddened to confirm that a body has been found in the search for a missing 17-year-old from Plymouth. While formal identification has yet to take place, the family of missing teenager Mason Pinsent has been informed. Our thoughts are with them at t...
Release date: 10/09/2026
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Tribute to much-loved mum, nanna and friend
The family of a woman who died following a collision in Exmouth have released a tribute. Patricia Sparks, aged 79 and from Windsor, sadly died after the car she was driving collided with a stationary vehicle on Sunday 12 July. Her family have said the fol...
Release date: 13/08/2026
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Devon & Cornwall Police secures 138 sexual offence convictions during the first half of 2026
Between January and June 2026, the unstinting efforts of Devon & Cornwall Police investigators has brought about the conviction of 138 perpetrators of sexual offences. 55 of these convictions were for rape. These 55 perpetrators convicted carrie...
Release date: 30/07/2026
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Police urge the public to help keep 999 available for those who need it the most
Police services are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for this time of year, resulting in longer waiting times than would ordinarily be expected, with a large increase in 999 calls which aren’t emergencies. In June, the Force received ...
Release date: 21/07/2026
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Emergency services share advice to adults with learning disabilities and autism on how to get help
Blue Light Day is an annual event that brings hundreds of adults with learning disabilities and autism together at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. The unique event, which is now in its nineteenth year, sets out to raise awareness of the...
Release date: 02/07/2026
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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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