Warning following spate of burglaries in East Devon

Residents in East Devon have been advised to check their sheds and outbuildings following a spate of burglaries in the area.

Officers are investigating 16 burglaries, which have targeted sheds, garages and outbuildings over recent months.

Offenders have forced locks and taken items including gardening and building tools, vehicle parts, bicycles and fuel.

Particular areas affected are Ottery St Mary, Whimple, West Hill, Woodbury and Lympstone.

PC Rob Poole commented: “I would request members of the public who live in rural and semi-rural locations to check their sheds and outbuildings regularly for any sign of trespassing or theft.

“If residents see any suspicious activity, then they should inform the Police.”
A warrant was recently carried out in the Exeter area where large numbers of suspected stolen items were seized.

Two men from Exeter, aged 24 and 26 years, have been arrested in connection with these offences. They were later released on Police bail until 12 June 2013.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101 quoting reference KO/13/112.