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Police News in South Hams and South Devon | Local Stories - Tagged by: Police

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Police are appealing for help to find Thomas Hurrell
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated October 22, 2026 804

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Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old man from Kingsbridge.
South Hams residents warned to be aware of mobile phone delivery scam
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated September 22, 2026 267

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Residents are being warned about a fraud where criminals use stolen personal information to order mobile phones in someone else's name and arrange delivery to the victim's address. ...
Devon & Cornwall Police welcomes new Assistant Chief Constable
General News SA Sam Acourt September 21, 2026 211

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Devon and Cornwall Police is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Smith as Assistant Chief Constable (Crime, Justice and Vulnerability).
Police offer free 'Cyber Choices' session to schools
General News SA Sam Acourt September 09, 2026 180

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A 90 minute session aimed at young people who have an interest in the cyber industry will be delivered to students across Devon and Cornwall to give them the...
Police appeal for witnesses after serious collision near Stumpy Post
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated September 09, 2026 666

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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A381 near Kingsbridge.
Devon & Cornwall Police "boosts frontline presence for busy summer period"
General News SA Sam Acourt August 13, 2026 203

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Devon & Cornwall Police has introduced a "comprehensive summer policing plan to help keep communities safe" during one of the busiest times of the year, as visitor numbers increase...
Four arrested after vehicle thefts in Ivybridge
General News SA Sam Acourt July 29, 2026 1434

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Four young people have been arrested following vehicle thefts in Ivybridge. 
Police appeal for witnesses after racially aggravated incident
General News SA Sam Acourt July 21, 2026 490

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Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with a racially aggravated public order incident in Plympton.
Police are appealing for witnesses after A38 crash
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 14, 2026 490

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Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single vehicle collision just off the A38 Devon Expressway.
Three identified after fire at Dartmouth Rugby Club
General News SA Sam Acourt July 06, 2026 1127

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Dartmouth Police said they have "identified three people responsible" after reports of a fire at the Dartmouth Rugby Club pitch. 
Twelve people arrested as police target drivers to stop "serious injury and road deaths"
General News SA Sam Acourt July 02, 2026 262

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A total of twelve people were arrested during a South Devon police operation at the weekend to reduce driving offences and save lives.
Dartmouth police officer comes full circle
General News SA Sam Acourt June 15, 2026 618

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Sergeant John Dingle has recently taken up a new role as Dartmouth Neighbourhood Team Leader, returning to the beat he was first stationed on as a new recruit. ...
Devon & Cornwall Police are asking children to name their tractor
General News SA Sam Acourt May 21, 2026 322

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Devon and Cornwall Police are asking children to think of a name for their new liveried tractor - what would you call it?
Specialised wheelchair returned to owner after car theft
General News SA Sam Acourt May 19, 2026 330

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A woman who was left devastated after her car and vital specialist wheelchair were stolen over the weekend in Buckfastleigh has now been successfully reunited with her property. ...
Police are looking for volunteers on horseback
General News SA Sam Acourt May 11, 2026 1063

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Launched in April 2026, Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for volunteers with horses to support the force by carrying out high-visibility patrols across rural communities.
Woman in custody after sword threats
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated May 09, 2026 2844

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Police were called to Malborough today, Friday, 8 May, following reports of a woman making "references to being in possession of a sword".
Wanted man has links to Totnes
General News SA Sam Acourt May 06, 2026 465

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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate wanted man Carl Davies.
Police appeal for witnesses after suspected arson
General News SA Sam Acourt April 22, 2026 550

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Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious fire in Totnes and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Drug search dogs help with police operation in Ivybridge
General News SA Sam Acourt April 09, 2026 535

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Officers from the Ivybridge Neighbourhood Team have thanked the public for their co-operation after they successfully executed a search warrant in Ivybridge and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis....
Police invite local residents to meet them face to face at Spring events
General News EP Emily Pike March 05, 2026 1128
We would love to meet you! That’s the invitation from police as they ask local residents to come and speak to them at South Devon events this Spring. ...
Pub attempts to connect residents with lost packages following "stolen" deliveries
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated February 03, 2026 1518

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The Fisherman's Rest in Aveton Gifford is attempting to reconnect deliveries with their owners after an EVRI driver is sacked. 
Slipping extra alcohol into someone's drink is not "fun" says Devon and Cornwall Police
General News EP Emily Pike December 19, 2025 1149

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How safe is your drink on a night out this Christmas? The likely answer is very as confirmed spiking cases in Devon and Cornwall remain low....
Charleton Pupils Learn Life Skills and Safety in Community Focused Workshops
General News EP Emily Pike November 20, 2025 749
Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, enjoyed an engaging and insightful visit from a local Police Community Support Officer this term, who spent time...
Public warned to be vigilant over winter fuel scam
General News EP Emily Pike September 12, 2025 1852

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We are warning residents to be cautious over a seasonal scam – known as the winter fuel scam – in which fraudsters attempt to trick unsuspecting individuals into handing...
Motorists with communication needs offered free seatbelt covers
General News EP Emily Pike September 11, 2025 1730

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Police are offering drivers and passengers with additional needs free seatbelt covers to help make communication easier after incidents including road traffic collisions.
Devon and Cornwall Police seizes £180,000 Aston Martin deposit from Andrew Tate
General News SA Sam Acourt August 20, 2025 5957

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Devon and Cornwall Police has secured a further £180,000 from influencer Andrew Tate in civil court over a deposit he had placed on an Aston Martin supercar. ...
Could you be a volunteer police officer?
General News SA Sam Acourt August 18, 2025 4687
Devon and Cornwall Police are recruiting for volunteer police officers to join their Special Constabulary. 
Police: Don’t fall foul of the Fatal Five
General News SA Sam Acourt August 12, 2025 4566
Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting a national campaign highlighting the most common causes of fatal and serious road traffic collisions.
£20k of copper stolen from industrial estate, as police appeal for information
General News SA Sam Acourt August 12, 2025 4182

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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a high value commercial burglary in Roborough, Plympton.
POLICE APPEAL | Road traffic collision, South Brent
General News SA Sam Acourt July 28, 2025 1896

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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a road traffic collision in South Brent on Tuesday, 15 July.
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