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There are increasing concerns for an Exeter man who has not been seen for a number of weeks.

Gavin is described as a white man in his late 30's, 5"6 tall, of average build, shaved head, short grey beard, possibly walking with a limp.

His current whereabouts are not known and was last seen on 26th May.

Gavin is known to frequent the mid and south Devon areas as well as Exeter.

There are increasing concerns for his safety and that he may be in need medical attention.

Anyone who has information or knowledge of the whereabouts of Gavin, is asked to...

On Sunday 11 June 2017 police confirmed that Deborah Searle who was missing from Exeter on Thursday 8 June has been found safe and well.

Deborah was located on Saturday 10 June.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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Police are concerned for the welfare of Deborah Searle missing from Exeter.

Deborah was last seen in the location of Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter at about 6:30pm yesterday (8th June) and again a short while later near to the Football Fields at Riverside Valley Park, on the...

Police are appealing to help find missing man Paul Whatley from Exeter.

Paul was last seen by a member of his family at his home address on Topsham Road around 3am on Tuesday 6 June.

Paul is described as a white, 53-years-old, of slim build, 5’ 9” tall, thought to be wearing navy blue jacket, blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

He is believed to be in the Dawlish/Exeter area. He may have been in the Dawlish town centre and seafront area during the day.

Anyone that has seen Paul or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall police on 101...

Police have confirmed that the body found in the water at Exeter Quay on Thursday is that of missing Dex Johnston.

The 24-year-old was last seen at Exe Bridge in Exeter in the early hours of Sunday morning (28 May).

A police spokesman said: “The death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst enquiries are ongoing and police await the outcome of post-mortem results.”

A body has been found in the search for missing 24-year-old Dex Johnston.

Police search teams located the body of a man in Exeter Quay this afternoon (1 June).

In a statement Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At approximately 1:40pm today (1st June), police search teams located the body of a man in Exeter Quay.

“Cordons are in place in the area as recovery continues. Whilst at this time we are not in a position to confirm the identity of the body, the family of missing 24-year-old Exeter man Dex Johnston have been informed of this development.”

Dex was last...

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Alex Carter White who has been missing since Saturday.

Alex was last seen at 2.30pm on Saturday 29 April 2017 in the Exeter area.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 11'' tall, slim build with short sandy coloured hair with a stubble.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green hooded top and black trainers carrying a black rucksack with red colouring.

If seen or if anybody has any information as to his whereabouts, please contact the police quoting log number 235 – 30/04/2017.

Police have located the body of a man during the search for Peter Giles from Newton St Cyres.

Officers were concerned for the welfare of Mr Giles, 70, who was reported missing on 8 March.

His Land Rover Discovery was found in an area known locally as ‘Newton Rec’ in Newton St Cyres and police carried out detailed searches of the area.

The body of a man was located in the River Creedy in Newton St Cyres on 24 March.

Formal identification has not yet been carried out but the family of Mr Giles has been informed.

The death is not being treated as...

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 70 year old man called Peter Giles from Newton St Cyres.

A member of the public reported a Landrover Discovery that belongs to Peter on a small road bridge, in an area known locally as ‘Newton Rec’ in Newton St Cyres, a few miles from Crediton.

Police have been carrying out detailed searches of the immediate vicinity but this man has not been located at this time.

See photograph of Peter Giles for his likeness. If anyone has seen this man very recently please call 999 immediately, otherwise call 101...

Devon and Cornwall Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Chorley Laxton, a 16 year old boy from the Salmonhutch area of Crediton, Devon.

Chorley has not been seen by his parents since late January, nor by authorities since mid-February 2017.

He is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall, of thin build with short, light brown hair.

It is thought that Chorley may be in the Southampton area.

If anybody has any information as to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting log 777 of 27/02/17 or PID...

Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of 77-year-old Lesley Roger Irish, who has been missing from the Heavitree area of Exeter since Tuesday 25th October 2016.

He last made contact with his family on the evening of Monday 24th October. His disappearance is out of character.

Mr Irish is described as white, 5’ 5” tall and of very slight build. He has short thin grey hair, bald on top. He is likely to be wearing a coat, walking boots and rucksack.

He may be driving a 7-year-old red Mitsubishi Colt saloon with registration WG62 DWM.

Police have made...