Police in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset will be patrolling key locations and events over the festive period and the New Year with support from armed officers.
Officers will be visibly carrying long-armed weapons to help offer further security and reassurance during this busy time of the year, as well as having support from our dog unit.
Head of Alliance Operations, Chief Superintendent Jim Nye, said: “I want to reassure the public there is no increase in the threat level, nor is this in reaction to any specific threat within Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. This decision is to help offer reassurance to the public, and to offer a highly-visible level of protection to our public.
“The festive period naturally leads to significant events and creates crowded places. These resources are now available to our commanders across the alliance area, and they will be used across locations at times, and during events where the local teams feel that this extra support could be beneficial.
“We have also made sure that our dog unit are available to help support our officers and to undertake checks of areas; during this busy time we can see people leaving bags unattended in public area’s that could cause alarm, it is hoped that if this does happen, we have the ability to check these items are safe, quicker.
“Our message to the public is go about their day as normal, enjoy the festive period and stay safe. If anyone sees anything suspicious then tell. You can approach these officers directly as they are her to protect and serve our communities, you can also contact us on 101 or 999 in a case of an emergency. You can also contact the National Counter Terrorism hotline on 0800 789 321.”
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Armed officers to patrol key festive locations across Devon Cornwall and Dorset
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – UPDATE
Damage has very recently been caused to the wall of ‘The Lodge’ in Rectory Road, Ringmore.
This property is situated further up from the entrance to The Old Castle.
No one has stopped or exchanged details with the owners and as can be seen considerable damage has been caused to both the wall and no doubt the offending vehicle.
Remnants of the vehicle have been left at the scene and seem to correspond with the likes of a van.
Before this is reported to the police as a ‘failing to stop RTA’ if the culprit is reading this but didn’t perhaps know what to do please contact me or the Local Community Policing team.
Maybe you noticed damage to a vehicle delivering to you or maybe you spot a vehicle parked near you or attending you in the next few days still sporting such damage? If so take the details.
Please note the law states-
If you’re the driver of a mechanically propelled vehicle (car, motorcycle, bus, lorry etc.) that’s involved in an accident on a road or public place and:
a person, other than yourself, is injured
damage is caused to another vehicle or to someone else’s property – including street lamps, signs, walls, bollards etc.
an animal, other than one in your own vehicle/trailer, has been killed or injured (animal means any horse, cattle, ass, mule, sheep, pig, goat or dog
You must stop and provide your details and in some cases produce your insurance certificate. If you don’t you must report the matter to the police – it’s against the law not to.
If anyone has any knowledge of a vehicle with what appears to be a rear smashed light cluster or perhaps witnessed this incident please let us know without delay.
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Found Watch
I am pleased to advise that the watch found in the woods recently (and as a result of being referred to in the Neighbourhood Watch section of the latest Parish news) has now been re-united with the loser This person happened to be a Ringmore resident whom did not previously receive the Neighbourhood Watch email circulation.
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Theft from and of vehicles
Just a further reminder- please let people know – there continues to be thefts locally from vehicles and in particularly from vans containing work tools.
A very recent theft occurred in Ivybridge where someone had their van broken into and all of his work tools stolen rendering him unable to carry on his trade! Lock vehicles and ideally remove all tools and valuables.
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Finally please consider ‘liking’ the South Hams Neighbourhood Watch facebook page to receive regular information concerning Police and Community matters in the South Hams area. You do not need to have a Facebook account to access either just go to https://www.facebook.com/kingsbridge2017.
THEFTS – LOCAL VEHICLES
Kingsbridge Police have been advised of a number of thefts from cars and vans as well as cars being stolen overnight. The thefts have occurred in Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Aveton Gifford and other villages. Vehicles stolen from Plymouth have occasionally been recovered nearby. It seems that the thieves are entering vehicles which are,in the main,either left insecure by the owner or even left with keys in the ignition! Remove all property of value overnight and secure your vehicle at all times when leaving unattended. The following vehicle remains unrecovered at this time – index WN56FNA a black Peugeot stolen from Kingsbridge crime number 098430/17. Do the Neighbourhood Watch thing – write the number down on the back of your hand or on a piece of paper and keep a look out in your area. If found abandoned ring 101 but if the thief is still with the vehicle call 999.
Bigbury Neighbourhood Watch
Suspicious £20 notes – BE AWARE!
This email has been sent out specifically to local businesses in the Ringmore and Bigbury area.
Please note the content of the below Police Alert and act accordingly.
Bear in mind, often is the case, banks will not accept forged notes and hence you may lose out entirely if taking these notes in.
Police have had a spate of reports of suspicious £20 notes being passed to various businesses in Modbury on Saturday 2 September. The banknotes are Scottish and believed to be counterfeit.
Please can all business owners be aware and check large denominations to ensure they are genuine. Report any forged notes passed to 101.
If you are suspicious, do not take the notes and note down a description of the suspect. If you have CCTV, point it out to the suspect for a clear facial shot. If the cash is left, try to handle it by the corners and place it in an envelope.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting CR/075093/17.
Kind Regards
Steve Comley
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator-Ringmore
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ALERT
Neighbourhood Watch – RINGMORE
Please see the information below – this is the garage on the corner of the turning toward Dartmouth.
Police are investigating an incident which occurred this morning at about 0130hrs. A green telehandler was used to steal a cash point from Totnes Cross filling station.
If anybody can help with the investigation then please call 101 quoting Log 105 of 21st August.
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