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Driving home for Christmas? 🎄Driving while distracted, for any reason, can be classed as careless or dangerous driving a...
17/12/2025

Driving home for Christmas? 🎄

Driving while distracted, for any reason, can be classed as careless or dangerous driving and puts lives at risk.

This Christmas, keep your focus on the road and help everyone get home safely. 🛣️💙

Protect what you love. 🏘️ 🚨 Applications are now open for a variety of positions.Join a force defined by coastline, moo...
17/12/2025

Protect what you love. 🏘️

🚨 Applications are now open for a variety of positions.

Join a force defined by coastline, moors, cities, communities and real connections.🤝

Here your skills matter, your voice matters. ✅

If you are ready for a fresh challenge in one of the most unique policing environments join us. 🚓

🔗 For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/Vye0q

FOUND | Lola Tinkler, 14, who had been reported missing from the Exeter area on Saturday 13 December, has been found saf...
17/12/2025

FOUND | Lola Tinkler, 14, who had been reported missing from the Exeter area on Saturday 13 December, has been found safe by police.

We would like to thank members of the public for their help.

APPEAL | We are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying these men in relation to a sexual assault in Plymo...
17/12/2025

APPEAL | We are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying these men in relation to a sexual assault in Plymouth.

It was reported that overnight between Friday 3 October and Saturday 4 October, a victim was approached by two unknown men near to the Slug and Lettuce bar, taken to an area of darkness and sexually assaulted.

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

We are aware the images are not of the highest quality, but they are all we have available at present and we hope they still may be able to assist.

Anybody with information which could assist officers is asked to contact 101 or our website quoting 50250256678

WANTED | We are appealing to the public for help to trace a 34-year-old wanted man from the Newquay area.Ryan Walsh is w...
16/12/2025

WANTED | We are appealing to the public for help to trace a 34-year-old wanted man from the Newquay area.

Ryan Walsh is wanted in connection with a report of assault and false imprisonment.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate Walsh and officers are appealing to the public to report any sightings or information about his whereabouts.

Walsh is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair. He has a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

He has links to Newquay and the surrounding areas.

Anyone who sees Walsh is asked to not approach him but to call to 999, quoting reference 50250319536.

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

APPEAL | Sports clubs across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be vigilant following two recent break-ins which saw ...
16/12/2025

APPEAL | Sports clubs across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be vigilant following two recent break-ins which saw high-value machinery stolen.

Between 5pm on Friday 12 December and 9am on Saturday 13 December, entry was forced to a storage area at Ogwell Football Club and an orange 2024 Kubota ride-on lawn mower and trailer worth £30,000 was stolen.

Then, between 9.20pm and 10am on Saturday 13 December, a lock-up at Bude Town Football Club was accessed and a tractor taken.

The New Holland Boomer 25 Compact tractor, valued at £16,500, has a serial number of LSMB25CRALLA10113 and the registration number is WJ70 UPB.

PC Neil Sommerfeld said: “These burglaries are the latest in a series of break-ins targeting sports clubs in Devon and Cornwall over recent months.

“Sports clubs are a focal point of their local communities and often rely on the hard work of volunteers to survive.

“Targeting sports clubs shows no regard for the players, volunteers, supporters and coaches at these clubs.

“We are asking clubs to ensure storage areas are secured and monitored. We will continue to investigate any such offences reported to us.”

Anybody with relevant footage or information is asked to contact us via 101 or our website quoting 50250318380 for Ogwell and 50250320306 for Bude.

WANTED | We are re-appealing to the public for help to trace a 32-year-old man from Dartmouth.Daniel Reader, aged 32, fr...
16/12/2025

WANTED | We are re-appealing to the public for help to trace a 32-year-old man from Dartmouth.

Daniel Reader, aged 32, from Dartmouth, is still outstanding and wanted on recall to prison, after previously being convicted of Grievous Bodily Harm.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate him, and we are appealing for the public to provide any sightings or information regarding to his whereabouts.

Reader is described as male, 5ft 4ins tall, dark brown hair and has previously had dark brown facial stubble.

He has strong links to Plymouth, and further links to Dartmouth and Ivybridge.

Anyone who see Reader is asked not to approach him, but to call police on 999, quoting reference number 50240252641.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or online via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Many students are heading home for the Christmas holidays. This is a great chance to reconnect with family, indulge in h...
16/12/2025

Many students are heading home for the Christmas holidays. This is a great chance to reconnect with family, indulge in home comforts, and take a well-deserved rest from your studies. Make sure you keep your home safe while you’re home.

Criminals will look for homes that:

🎄Seem unoccupied
🎄Have little or no apparent security
🎄Have doors or windows left open
🎄Where they think they won't be seen
🎄Don't leave garden tools outside, keep ladders out of sight - and ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are locked
🎄Even if you're only going out for a few minutes, check that all doors and windows are properly closed and locked. Make sure side and back gates are secure.

APPEAL | We are appealing for information after gold jewellery was stolen from a man at knifepoint in Marazion.The incid...
15/12/2025

APPEAL | We are appealing for information after gold jewellery was stolen from a man at knifepoint in Marazion.

The incident happened on the cycle path from Long Rock car park to Jordan’s Café around 4.40pm on Wednesday 10 December.

A man in his 30s was walking on the path when he was approached by a male on a bike who asked him for the time.

He pulled out a Stanley knife and demanded the victim’s mobile phone which was then dropped and damaged.

The suspect immediately demanded everything else the man had before grabbing his jewellery and making off towards the café.

Stolen were a chunky 4ct white gold wedding band with an inscription on the inside and a 9ct gold chain with a diamond pendant [both pictured].

The victim was not injured but was left very shaken by the incident.

Officers are investigating and seeking the suspect who was dressed all in black - tracksuit bottoms, a hoody, and face covering. He was riding a black mountain bike.

PC Kevin Doherty said: “This was a brazen daylight robbery and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen the suspect in the area to come forward.

“We are also releasing images of the stolen items in the hope that someone may have seen them or been offered them for sale. We would particularly urge owners of second hand jewellery stores or pawn shops to check for these items.

“The wedding band and chain are valuable but they also hold significant sentimental value for the victim who is desperate for their return.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police online: https://orlo.uk/Q4Idj or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference 50250316045.

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious injury road traffic collision on Swan Hill Road,...
15/12/2025

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious injury road traffic collision on Swan Hill Road, Colyford.

Officers were called at 8am on Monday 15 December 2025 to the collision involving a red Nissan Micra and a pedestrian.

As a result of the collision, the pedestrian - a local woman in her 70s - suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by helicopter. The car driver was not injured.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 123 of 15 December.

We're supporting the national Think! drink/drug drive campaign. This Christmas, or at any time, please don't attempt to...
15/12/2025

We're supporting the national Think! drink/drug drive campaign.

This Christmas, or at any time, please don't attempt to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It's not worth the risk to you or to others - be they your passengers or other road users.

Please help keep our roads safe.

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