Officers are appealing for information after a series of overnight burglaries at businesses across Exeter and South Devon. Seven businesses were broken into between 22 and 30 July with charity collection boxes, cash and other items stolen. In most cases o...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Benjamin Kendry, 44, who had been reported missing from the Exeter area has recently been located safe. We would like to thank members of the public for their help. ...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Vulnerable residents in Torbay have been given more protection by police after four homes were made subject of partial closure orders this week. The orders last for three months and mean that only the tenant and certain support services are permitted to b...
Release date: 30/07/2026
A former Paralympian who sexually assaulted a child in the 1980s has been jailed following a trial at Truro Crown Court. Anthony Webb, 81, of Treleven Road, Bude, was sentenced on 30 July to five years' imprisonment after being convicted of six counts of ...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted and a pensioner who tried to help was knocked to the ground. The incident took place on Friday, 24 July, at around 7.45pm at Gwithian Towans Car Park. A 14-year-old local boy is reported ...
Release date: 30/07/2026
“People think that a rapist is someone hiding down an alley, or in a bush with a knife, that will drag you away and force themselves on you… but Ans made me realise that a rapist can be charismatic, educated and can arrive with a smile.” These are the pow...
Release date: 30/07/2026
We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Barry Quinlan, 53, who has been reported missing from the Torquay area. The last known contact with Barry was in the Torquay area in March or April this year. He was reported as missing on Friday 24...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Police have located Kruze Howard, 36, from Exeter who was wanted in connection with a breach of a restraining order. Officers would like to thank the public for their support. ...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Police in Paignton have thanked law abiding motorists as they carry out extra high visibility patrols along the Esplanade and in Roundham. A large number of drivers have been spoken to by officers and are enjoying the area responsibly; unfortunately a min...
Release date: 30/07/2026
We have identified a man we wished to speak to in connection with significant damage caused to the roof of a parked car in St Austell on 5 April. It follows a photo appeal by the force earlier this week. Thanks for your support. ...
Release date: 30/07/2026
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