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This is a message sent via Devon and
Cornwall Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Devon and
Cornwall Police
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Message sent by
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Natasha Radford (Police, Community
Messaging Officer, Devon and Cornwall)
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There has recently been a series of thefts
from car parks across central Exeter.
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Police have received reports that a man has
been targeting lone women and pretending that he needs change for the
ticket machine. He gets close to the victims, touching their purses and
change before stealing banknotes. There have been seven incidents within
the last four weeks and, to date, around £1000 has been stolen.
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The suspect is described as middle aged and
is always dressed smartly either in a suit or a smart blazer type jacket.
He may have greying hair on his temples and has a strong accent, possibly
Eastern European.
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Police are reminding members of the public to
ensure that their personal possessions are secure at all times.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police
via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101
quoting the relevant crime number(s) below.
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Information can also be passed anonymously to
independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting
online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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CR/065557/17 - 05/08/17 at Alphington Rd
Sainsbury's
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CR/062750/17 – 28/07/17 at Alphington Rd
Sainsbury's
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CR/059236/17 – 18/07/17 At Waitrose Exeter
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CR/065138/17 – 04/08/17 at Waitrose Exeter
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CR/060951/17 – 23/07/17 at Waitrose Exeter
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CR/064191/17 – 01/08/17 at Southernay east
car park near church
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CR/060936/17 – 23/07/17 at The old Range car
park Water Lane
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