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Spate of vehicle break-ins, Torbay

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a spate of car break-ins in Torbay.

Officers are aware of reports of several vehicles being smashed during the early hours of Wednesday 3 July in the Chelston area of Torquay as well as Cockington, Paignton and Kingskerswell.

During the break-ins windows were smashed and cars’ contents rummaged through. Some items were then stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting crime reference 50240163948

For more information on preventing car and vehicle crime visit Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk)

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