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UPDATE | We are seeking assistance from the public identifying the men pictured in connection with an assault and theft ...
28/10/2025

UPDATE | We are seeking assistance from the public identifying the men pictured in connection with an assault and theft which took place in Penzance.

We received reports that on Thursday 10 August, two people attended a Sports Direct store in on Market Jew Street and stole several items. After leaving the store they attacked a member of staff in a park area nearby.

During the attack, the victim was punched and kicked in the face and ribs whilst on the floor. The victim suffered a broken nose and had two front teeth chipped as a result.

It is believed the men photographed may be able to assist with enquiries.

On 22 October we issued images of two other men we wanted to speak to in connection with the incident.

However, following further enquiries the men are no longer sought.

Since the incident was reported officers have explored numerous lines of investigation including house to house and detailed CCTV trawls.

Anybody able to identify the men pictured as part of this appeal is asked to contact us via the website or by calling 101 quoting 50250207100.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

UPDATE | We have identified an individual we wished to speak to in connection to a report of outraging public decency in...
28/10/2025

UPDATE | We have identified an individual we wished to speak to in connection to a report of outraging public decency in Exeter on Sunday 5 October.

It follows a picture appeal from the force last week.

Thank you to those who supported our appeal.

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28/10/2025

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JAILED | A North Cornwall man has been jailed for 18 years with a further year on extended licence for the sexual abuse ...
28/10/2025

JAILED | A North Cornwall man has been jailed for 18 years with a further year on extended licence for the sexual abuse of six child victims over four decades.

Robert Squires, 80, from Bosinney near Tintagel, was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on Tuesday 28 October having pleaded guilty to a total of 23 child sexual offences – both recent and non-recent – including two r**es of a child, attempted r**e and multiple indecent assaults.

He must serve two thirds of the sentence before being eligible for parole.

During the hearing, the court was told how Squires targeted his victims from a young age and committed the abuse in a variety of locations both in and out of Cornwall.

Squires attended Bodmin Police Station as a voluntary attender and admitted to much of the abuse, saying that he got a sexual thrill from the offending.

Detective Sergeant Nick Williams from the Devon & Cornwall Police Public Protection Unit said: “Robert Squires is an extremely dangerous sexual offender who has now been brought to justice for his crimes.

“Squires carried out a catalogue of abuse against his victims over the course of around 40 years, all while carrying on with his life as if nothing had happened.

“The abuse had a huge impact on the lives of his victims and I’d like to praise their strength for coming forward and reporting to us what happened to them.

“Squires may have spared them having to give evidence at a trial with his guilty pleas, but they will continue to have to live with what he did to them. We hope they are now able to move on with their lives as a result of the sentence.

“Anybody who has been the victim of sexual abuse – regardless of when it took place – should get in contact with us. You will be believed and our officers will thoroughly investigate all such reports made to us.”

Support available

If you have been affected by this article there is support available.
You can visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system.

You can also call Victim Support on 0808 1689 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.

Advice and support can also be found at:
National R**e Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626
For more information please visit: www.dc.police.uk/R**e-SexualAssault

28/10/2025

Children from St Andrew’s School in Plymouth recently teamed up with local police officers to raise awareness about driving and parking safely near schools.

The Children designed posters and then went out on patrol with officers to give them out to people who had parked or driven carelessly. Most drivers were very receptive to the message from the children – although one was a bit grumpy!

Please remember to drive carefully and keep children safe.



28/10/2025

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27/10/2025

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UPDATED APPEAL | We are growing increasingly concerned for Jack Pillar, who was reported missing from Totnes last week.3...
27/10/2025

UPDATED APPEAL | We are growing increasingly concerned for Jack Pillar, who was reported missing from Totnes last week.

34-year-old Jack was last seen leaving his home in the Bridgetown area at around 1.28am on Wednesday 22 October.

We have been carrying out searches since to confirm where he went from there, to help us progress our enquiries.

If you live in that area or were in the area in the early hours of 22nd and have dash-cam, doorbell or and CCTV cameras we’d urge you to check them and report anything relevant to us.

We’d also been keen to hear from anyone with relevant footage in the Babbage Road Industrial Estate area and Steamer Quay car park.

We’d also encourage local residents to check any outbuildings, sheds, garages and gardens.

Jack would likely be travelling on foot or may have got public transport. He also has links to the Exeter and Paignton areas.

He is described as around 6ft 2ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark Go Ape jacket, grey cotton shorts, white socks and white or light-coloured trainers.

If you see Jack or know of his whereabouts please contact police on 999, quoting log number 140 of 22 October.

JAILED | A thief who stole alcohol from a garage before climbing on its roof and sparking a major emergency service resp...
27/10/2025

JAILED | A thief who stole alcohol from a garage before climbing on its roof and sparking a major emergency service response has been jailed for 27 months.

Lawry Alison, 24, from Polstain Road, Threemilestone, also yelled racist abuse and threatened to blow up the garage if approached.

Alison appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday 24 October having pleaded guilty to Intentionally/recklessly causing public nuisance, criminal damage, assault, theft from a shop, threat to damage by fire and a racially aggravated public order offence.

The court heard how on 6 September 2025 Alison shouted abuse at a man before striking the victim twice in the face, causing facial injuries.

Then, on 15 September, Alison attended Biscovey garage and became angry and violent, barging his way out of the store with a bottle of wine.

Alison then returned to the business a short time later and tried to force his way inside by kicking and pulling at the door.

When he was unsuccessful in trying to gain entry, Alison made his way to the fuel pumps and gestured he had a lighter and was going to start a fire.

Staff disabled the fuel pumps and Alison then climbed onto the garage, resulting in a three-hour road closure and large emergency service response.

While on the roof, Alison damaged cabling and antennas and made vile racial comments to members of staff nearby. He further threatened to blow up police officers and the garage if approached.

Alison was eventually arrested.

Officer in the case PC Zachary Pomeroy, said: “We welcome the sentence given by the court to Lawry Alison.

“This was a prolonged incident which resulted in significant loss to the business and disruption to people in the area.

“But most importantly, Alison’s actions were no doubt absolutely terrifying for garage staff and those present at the time.”

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WANTED | We are seeking the public’s help to trace a 34-year-old wanted man from Plymouth.Matthew Dinnacombe is wanted i...
27/10/2025

WANTED | We are seeking the public’s help to trace a 34-year-old wanted man from Plymouth.

Matthew Dinnacombe is wanted in connection to a report of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Enquiries have been made by police to locate Dinnacombe, and officers are now appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.

Dinnacombe is described as being a white male, around 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair.

He also has links to Ivybridge.

Anyone who sees Dinnacombe is asked to not approach him, but call to 999, quoting 50250260112

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses and relevant footage following the theft of a vehicle and subsequent dangerous d...
27/10/2025

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses and relevant footage following the theft of a vehicle and subsequent dangerous driving in North Devon.

We were called at around 4.15pm on Sunday 26 October following a report of a white Ford Mondeo taxi being stolen in the Geneva Court area of Bideford.

It was reported a taxi driver picked up two males from Westward Ho! and took them to Geneva Court.

Both males then entered a property after promising payment but never returned.

The driver knocked on the door of the property door and was threatened.

His vehicle was then stolen and driven away at speed, colliding with a number of other vehicles as it left the scene.

The stolen vehicle was involved in a collision involving two other vehicles a short time later, prior to Rakeham Hill on the A386 between Bideford and Torrington.

Officers attended the collision and arrested a man in his 30s from the Bideford area on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and drink driving. He remains in custody at this time.

Enquiries to locate a second suspect who is believed to have been travelling in the stolen taxi at the time remain ongoing.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who saw the taxi during any of the events, or who has relevant dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage to get in touch via 101 or our website quoting 50250277004

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