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E-Fit released following indecent exposures

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/02/2015 - 9:59am

Police have released an E-Fit of a man they are seeking in connection with public decency offences in Newton Abbot.

Officers are investigating two incidents where the man has exposed himself to women and carried out an act of public indecency.

Both offences happened in Brunel Road and within a week of each other.

In the first incident around 5.45pm on Wednesday 17 December, a woman in her 40s was walking along the road when she saw a man in the grounds of Forde House exposing himself. As she walked by he made a comment to her, but she continued on walking.

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Think before you call 999 or 101

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/31/2014 - 10:35am

Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.

The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant number who, whether through ignorance or impatience, waste police time and also increase call waiting times for genuine callers.

Over the last couple of weeks Chief Superintendent Jim Nye, head...

Have you seen stolen Ford Cortina?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/29/2014 - 12:00pm

Police are appealing to the public to look out for a distinctive Ford Cortina stolen from Topsham over Christmas.

The fern green Mk3 Ford Cortina was left parked near to St Matthew’s Hall in Fore Street around 7.30pm on 23 December.

The owner returned around 2pm on Christmas Eve to find the car missing.

Now police are urging the public to keep an eye out for the car and report any sightings to them.

The car, valued at £1,000, is described as having patchy paintwork and the interior is in poor condition. It carries the registration number YTA 700K.

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Don't be a victim of telephone fraud

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/25/2014 - 11:21pm

Police are reminding the public to be vigilant about telephone scams and to follow some simple advice to prevent them from becoming a victim of this crime in the lead up to Christmas.

Detectives at Liskeard are investigating two recent reports of fraud from Saltash and Torpoint. On both occasions the callers have claimed to be from high street banks and have conned people into transferring money to them. This scam has applied to both individuals and businesses.

The scammers tell the victims their bank cards have been stolen or cloned and used fraudulently, they are then...

Babes in the Wood

Event Date: 
28/01/2015 - 7:30pm to 01/02/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Police & Hospital Players would like you to join them for their annual pantomime Babes in the Wood, this year raising money for the Lord Mayors Charity ELF.

The Sheriff of Exeter is shocked when he learns that he has become guardian to his brother’s children Jack and Jill, that is until he realises that should they die he will inherit their fortune!

On hearing this he plots to have them killed by his two idiot helpers Sam and Dan. Are they brave enough to kill Jack and Jill?

Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Maid Marion also help to find poor Jack and Jill...

M5 policing operation hailed a success

Police have hailed a roads policing operation which took place yesterday (22 December) on the M5 aimed at combating the ‘Fatal Four’ driving habits as a success.

As part of Operation Vortex, police used a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others.

The operation focused on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions including the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel...

£9m cut 'will impact policing'

Devon and Cornwall Police will have £9m less to spend next year following last week’s Home Office announcement on police funding.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg says the figure is more than expected as he and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer battle to provide the most efficient police service despite continuing further budget reductions.

“These cuts are substantial and, have no doubt, they will impact on the way that Devon and Cornwall is policed over the coming years,” said Mr Hogg.

“We have been working very hard to prepare for these cuts by developing our...

Man dies following Exeter crash

Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision in Exeter on Saturday 13 December.

Just before 6pm the emergency services were called to a two vehicle collision at the junction of Rydon Lane and Pynes Hill.

The collision involved a white Ford Ka and a silver coloured Audi A3.

The occupants of the Ford Ka, a 67 year-old male driver and a 68 year-old female passenger, suffered life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.

The driver of the Ka, who is local to the area, sadly died in hospital as a result of his...

Police targeting motorists today

Police will be using a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others today (Monday 22 December).

Operation Vortex will be focussing on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions which includes the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel.

Those caught committing offences may face anything from a warning or fixed-penalty ticket to a court appearance. The consequences could...

Exeter police donate festive treats to Age UK

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/22/2014 - 11:49am

Officers and staff in Exeter have been getting in the festive spirit by donating boxes full of Christmas goodies to elderly people this Christmas.

PC Chris Pusey started a Christmas collection at Heavitree Road police station in November.

Donations of food, drink and Christmas gifts came flooding in from officers and staff from the station and the police control room.

On Monday 15 December PC Pusey delivered 15 large boxes full of goodies to Kath at Age UK in Cowick Street (pictured).

Age UK will create hampers with the items, including bottles of champagne...

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