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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe <![CDATA[Festive crime crackdown: police step up their activity to keep people safe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon area are preparing for the busy festive season, stepping up their activity to deter seasonal crime and target offenders in an effort... ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:00 +0000 4963 2024-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/b5/40/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe-90-1733347535.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock <![CDATA[Police alert: Keep an eye on your livestock ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock Devon and Cornwall Police are urging farmers to "be vigilant and to report any suspicious goings on". Police say they are urging farmers to be vigilant... ]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:47:16 +0000 4903 2024-11-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/a4/e1/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock-18-1730800390.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington <![CDATA[Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Dartington ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington Police have released pictures of four men they would like to speak to in connection with a report of a burglary in Dartington, Totnes in September. The... ]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:28:13 +0000 4888 2024-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/18/4b/ae/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington-60-1729798101.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police gives advice about keeping property safe from thieves ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves The Kingsbridge Police team has taken to social media to warn people in the South Hams to be vigilant about burglars. Last night, Monday, 21 October,... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:25 +0000 4885 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/7e/bc/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves-27-1729612932.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Turning the tides on coastal crime in South Devon ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon are "working alongside local communities and other agencies to make people aware of coastal crime, highlighting the signs to look... ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:19 +0000 4674 2024-06-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/13/6c/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon-27-1719415168.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks <![CDATA[Police launch #TakeTheLead Campaign to help prevent livestock attacks]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks Over the Easter weekend, Devon and Cornwall Police are supporting Operation Recall - a national operation which aims to raise awareness of the impact of livestock worrying, and prevent... ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:28:48 +0000 4472 2024-03-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/da/f8/53/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks-11-1711571335.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season <![CDATA[Police put out warning for dogs around sheep during lambing season ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season Police have put out their annual warning to keep dogs on leads during lambing season. Totnes Police posted on social media to share a "polite yet... ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:21:39 +0000 4400 2024-02-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fb/86/4f/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season-6-1709152245.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-sentenced-following-dartmouth-jewellery-theft <![CDATA[Man sentenced following Dartmouth jewellery theft]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-sentenced-following-dartmouth-jewellery-theft A Plymouth man has been sentenced following a jewellery theft in Dartmouth. Paul Easby, 46, of Holmes Avenue, Plymouth. was arrested on Tuesday, 17 October, and... ]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:53:42 +0000 4081 2023-10-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f7/85/20/man-sentenced-following-dartmouth-jewellery-theft-5-1697741643.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/week-of-action-to-highlight-ongoing-efforts-to-tackle-rural-crime <![CDATA[Week of action to highlight ongoing efforts to tackle rural crime]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/week-of-action-to-highlight-ongoing-efforts-to-tackle-rural-crime Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs Team were out in force across the county during a national week of action to prevent, tackle, and drive down rural... ]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:21:07 +0000 4050 2023-10-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/22/3c/80/week-of-action-to-highlight-ongoing-efforts-to-tackle-rural-crime-22-1696245676.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries <![CDATA[Police release image in investigation of Plymstock burglaries ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries Detectives who are investigating a series of burglaries in Plymstock have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incidents. ... ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:16:26 +0000 3912 2023-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3a/ff/13/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries-15-1689275899.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance <![CDATA[Increasing number of farm-based thefts, police urge vigilance ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance Police are urging vigilance after an "increasing number" of thefts of high value agricultural equipment. Devon and Cornwall Police say there has been an "increasing number... ]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:08:38 +0000 3601 2023-03-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/80/da/a4/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance-32-1680206951.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-knife-amnesty <![CDATA[Police launch knife amnesty ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-knife-amnesty Devon and Cornwall Police are launching a knife amnesty to encourage members of the public to dispose of knives to reduce the number in circulation that could become involved... ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:55:25 +0000 3591 2023-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/97/6b/ad/police-launch-knife-amnesty-14-1680000941.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-s-new-chief-constable-sets-out-his-priorities-for-the-top-job <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police's new Chief Constable sets out his priorities for the top job ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-s-new-chief-constable-sets-out-his-priorities-for-the-top-job Just days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force. With over 30... ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:26:13 +0000 3404 2023-01-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/55/7b/13/devon-and-cornwall-police-s-new-chief-constable-sets-out-his-priorities-for-the-top-job-55-1673987262.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crime-figures-show-devon-and-cornwall-remain-two-of-the-safest-places-in-the-country <![CDATA[Crime figures show Devon and Cornwall remain two of the safest places in the country]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crime-figures-show-devon-and-cornwall-remain-two-of-the-safest-places-in-the-country Devon and Cornwall continue to have the third lowest crime rate out of the 42 forces in the country. While the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS)... ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:33:38 +0000 2857 2022-04-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/28/54/crime-figures-show-devon-and-cornwall-remain-two-of-the-safest-places-in-the-country-81-1651178301.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice <![CDATA[Police focus on farm machinery, plant and vehicle theft with prevention advice]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice Devon and Cornwall Police's Rural Affairs Team are focusing on farm machinery, plant and vehicle theft with a series of short videos with advice to prevent becoming a victim.... ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:43:45 +0000 2834 2022-04-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/52/83/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice-18-1650487918.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information <![CDATA[Outboard engine stolen - police appeal for information ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information Police are appealing for information after an outboard engine was stolen in Dartmouth. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for "witnesses and anyone with information" in... ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:54:52 +0000 2821 2022-04-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/9c/2a/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information-13-1649879853.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-legislation-comes-into-effect-to-restrict-access-to-dangerous-weapons <![CDATA[New legislation comes into effect to restrict access to dangerous weapons]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-legislation-comes-into-effect-to-restrict-access-to-dangerous-weapons Despite being one of the safest places to live, the South Hams has not been immune to its own incidents of knife crime. Devon & Cornwall Police... ]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:06:08 +0000 2816 2022-04-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/4b/1e/new-legislation-comes-into-effect-to-restrict-access-to-dangerous-weapons-58-1649708215.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area <![CDATA[Totnes Police issue after reports of "dog related crimes" in the area ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area Totnes Police have issued advice for responsible dog ownership after recent “dog related crimes”. Totnes Police posted “a quick reminder out about being a responsible dog owner”... ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:40:40 +0000 2801 2022-04-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/d6/51/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area-16-1649104860.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident <![CDATA[Police are looking for a second victim in serious assault incident ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident Police are looking to locate a second victim after a "serious assault" took place in Totnes. The incident, which saw two people attacked, took place on... ]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:25:22 +0000 2744 2022-03-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/eb/f9/fc/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident-69-1646861378.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police called to two incidents at the same time in Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge Police cars and an ambulance were seen on Fore Street, Kingsbridge, this morning as officers dealt with two incidents at once. Patrol cars, including a dog... ]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:53:54 +0000 2740 2022-03-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d7/fb/00/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge-7-1646772845.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know <![CDATA[Livestock Worrying - what you need to know]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know Devon and Cornwall Police have released a video to explain livestock worrying, what you need to know and how can it be prevented. During 2021 Devon... ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:28:13 +0000 2738 2022-03-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/83/10/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know-16-1646692112.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-give-advice-to-prevent-thieves-from-ruining-christmas <![CDATA[Police give advice to prevent thieves from ruining Christmas ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-give-advice-to-prevent-thieves-from-ruining-christmas Devon and Cornwall Police want everyone to have a "fun and festive Christmas", and we want "you all to be able to celebrate safely". A spokesperson for... ]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:16:15 +0000 2568 2021-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d8/81/b3/police-give-advice-to-prevent-thieves-from-ruining-christmas-10-1639171128.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-warning-of-a-string-of-agricultural-thefts-are-you-secure <![CDATA[Police are warning of a string of agricultural thefts -are you secure? ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-warning-of-a-string-of-agricultural-thefts-are-you-secure Devon and Cornwall Police are asking "Are you secure?" after a string of agricultural thefts in the region. PC Whitting, Rural Affairs - Devon, said: "Over... ]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:29:08 +0000 2547 2021-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fb/40/4d/police-are-warning-of-a-string-of-agricultural-thefts-are-you-secure-27-1638300562.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-currently-holding-a-knife-amnesty-bin-a-knife-to-save-a-life <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police are currently holding a knife amnesty - bin a knife to save a life]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-currently-holding-a-knife-amnesty-bin-a-knife-to-save-a-life Devon and Cornwall Police are currently holding a knife amnesty. Devon and Cornwall Police are currently holding a knife amnesty across the country, where you can... ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:15:32 +0000 2520 2021-11-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cc/b6/e8/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-currently-holding-a-knife-amnesty-bin-a-knife-to-save-a-life-25-1637165773.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-are-two-of-the-safest-places-to-live-in-the-uk <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall are two of the safest places to live in the UK ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-are-two-of-the-safest-places-to-live-in-the-uk Crime data released today shows that Devon and Cornwall continue to be some of the safest places in the country. According to data from Devon and Cornwall... ]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:20:19 +0000 2484 2021-11-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/95/9c/4b/devon-and-cornwall-are-two-of-the-safest-places-to-live-in-the-uk-78-1636064603.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-to-host-webinar-about-county-lines-exploitation <![CDATA[Police to host webinar about County Lines exploitation ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-to-host-webinar-about-county-lines-exploitation Devon and Cornwall Police are "delighted" to be able to invite you to their FREE online webinar regarding "preventing and disrupting county lines exploitation". The event... ]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:27:19 +0000 2477 2021-11-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/b1/38/police-to-host-webinar-about-county-lines-exploitation-25-1635956900.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-dealing-with-an-increase-in-rural-thefts-lock-away-your-property <![CDATA[Police are dealing with an increase in rural thefts - lock away your property ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-dealing-with-an-increase-in-rural-thefts-lock-away-your-property Devon and Cornwall Police have been dealing with an increase in items being stolen from sheds, outbuildings, farms and other isolated locations. A spokesperson for Devon... ]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:53:18 +0000 2453 2021-10-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0e/ba/d3/police-are-dealing-with-an-increase-in-rural-thefts-lock-away-your-property-18-1634853292.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft <![CDATA[Police awareness campaign launched to help fight rural crime and livestock theft]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft A new awareness campaign is being launched to encourage residents and countryside visitors to help fight rural crime and livestock theft in Devon. Leading rural insurer NFU... ]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:31:02 +0000 2432 2021-10-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/85/4b/c6/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft-57-1634074391.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after tractor guidance systems stolen ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen Police are appealing for witnesses and information after guidance systems were stolen from two tractors. Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information... ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:25:46 +0000 2367 2021-09-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/30/e2/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen-38-1631298533.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-simon-mortimer-wanted-on-recall-to-prison <![CDATA[Police are looking for Simon Mortimer, wanted on recall to prison]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-simon-mortimer-wanted-on-recall-to-prison Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for Simon Mortimer who is wanted on recall to prison. 52-year-old Simon Mortimer has links to Exeter and the wider... ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:05:35 +0000 2323 2021-08-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/f0/ac/police-are-looking-for-simon-mortimer-wanted-on-recall-to-prison-95-1629903948.png