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There was an incident at 5:20pm on Friday 19/10/2018 outside the front of Boots on Exeter High Street. A female was approached by another female and sustained verbal abuse based purely on her appearance. The victim has stated that three people came to her aid. We are very keen to locate and talk to these people as they may be able to provide information to support a prosecution. We encourage anyone who witnessed this encounter at the location above to call 101 and quote CR/097195/18 | ||||
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Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
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Viable lines of enquiry thanks to public
Devon
and Cornwall Police are pursuing a number of viable lines of enquiry into the
1997 murder of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell thanks to the public.
On Monday the Force launched a major public appeal
for information on the 20th anniversary of Kate’s murder as part of an
investigative review into her death.
Almost 100 calls and messages have been received by
the investigation team via the incident room and online police portal.
There has been huge interest on social media from
the public with more than 60,000 views for the public appeal films.
The Exwick neighbourhood policing team are
conducting patrols in the Exwick area all week and the response from the local
community has been extremely supportive, with people keen to assist with the
investigation.
Senior Investigating Officer Paul Burgan said:
“The response and the interest from the public has
been fantastic so far and we are thankful for that. As a result a number of
viable lines of enquiry are being progressed by members of the Major Crime
Team.
“However we are still appealing to anybody with
information to come forward as one single piece of evidence could lead to the
identity of the killer.
“If you have information which could lead to the
identification of Kate’s killer, please come forward and contact us. That one
piece of critical information may be just what we need.”
A £10,000 reward has been offered by independent
charity Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
Kate’s killer.
Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Friday, 6 October 2017
Thursday, 17 August 2017
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Saturday, 29 July 2017
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Message from Devon and Cornwall Police 28.07.17
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Police are warning the public to
be aware of online scams and false online links.
This follows an incident recently whereby a 14 year old had an alert pop up on their mobile phone informing them that the phone had been hacked and they needed to phone the “Apple Support” number. The number provided was 0800 680 0156 - this is NOT APPLE SUPPORT so please do not contact this number.
Following this, a number of links to pornographic websites were sent out, which is obviously distressing for such a young individual. Therefore, please do not click on any links that you have not requested or are sure are safe and do not call any numbers as directed. Instead phone Apple support directly on their official number which can be found on their website.
If you have fallen foul of this, then ensure that you clear your browser history, log out of any active sessions on any social media sites and change all passwords for sites and email addresses.
Further help and advice can be found online on the Devon and Cornwall Police website and the Action Fraud website.
This follows an incident recently whereby a 14 year old had an alert pop up on their mobile phone informing them that the phone had been hacked and they needed to phone the “Apple Support” number. The number provided was 0800 680 0156 - this is NOT APPLE SUPPORT so please do not contact this number.
Following this, a number of links to pornographic websites were sent out, which is obviously distressing for such a young individual. Therefore, please do not click on any links that you have not requested or are sure are safe and do not call any numbers as directed. Instead phone Apple support directly on their official number which can be found on their website.
If you have fallen foul of this, then ensure that you clear your browser history, log out of any active sessions on any social media sites and change all passwords for sites and email addresses.
Further help and advice can be found online on the Devon and Cornwall Police website and the Action Fraud website.
Sunday, 9 July 2017
Missing
Person Gavin Heywood
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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not reply or forward this email directly; please use the Reply, Share buttons
at the bottom of this message)
Message sent
by
Natasha
Radford (Police, Community Messaging Officer, Devon and Cornwall)
There are
increasing concerns for a local Exeter man who has not been seen for a number
of weeks.
Gavin is
described as a white man in his late 30s, 5ft 6ins tall, of average build,
shaved head, short grey beard, possibly walking with a limp.
His current
whereabouts are not known and was last seen on 26th May.
Gavin is
known to frequent the mid and south Devon areas as well as Exeter.
There are
increasing concerns for his safety and that he may be in need medical
attention.
Anyone who
has information or knowledge of the whereabouts of Gavin, is asked to please
contact the police on 999 quoting log number 1065 for 26 May 2017.
This is a message sent via Devon and Cornwall Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau)
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Message sent by
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites. The fraudsters will place an advert of the pet for sale, often claiming that the pet is currently held somewhere less accessible or overseas. Upon agreement of a sale, the suspect will usually request an advance payment by money transfer or bank transfer. However, the pet does not materialise and the fraudster will subsequently ask for further advanced payments for courier charges, shipping fees and additional transportation costs. Even if further payments are made, the pet will still not materialise as it is likely to not exist.
Tips to staying safe when purchasing pets:
• Stay within auction guidelines.
• Be cautious if the seller initially requests payment via one method, but later claims that due to ‘issues with their account’ they will need to take the payment via an alternative method such as a bank transfer.
• Consider conducting research on other information provided by the seller, for example a mobile phone number or email address used by the seller could alert you to any negative information associated with the number/email address online.
• Request details of the courier company being used and consider researching it.
• Agree a suitable time to meet face-to-face to agree the purchase and to collect the pet. If the seller is reluctant to meet then it could be an indication that the pet does not exist.
• A genuine seller should be keen to ensure that the pet is going to a caring and loving new home. If the seller does not express any interest in you and the pet’s new home, be wary.
• If you think the purchase price is too good to be true then it probably is, especially if the pet is advertised as a pure-breed.
• Do not be afraid to request copies of the pet’s inoculation history, breed paperwork and certification prior to agreeing a sale. If the seller is reluctant or unable to provide this information it could be an indication that either the pet does not exist or the pet has been illegally bred e.g. it originates from a ‘puppy farm’. A ‘puppy farm’ is a commercial dog breeding enterprise where the sole aim is to maximise profit for the least investment. Commercial dog breeders must be registered with their local authority and undergo regular inspections to ensure that the puppies are bred responsibly and are in turn fit and healthy. Illegally farmed puppies will often be kept in inadequate conditions and are more likely to suffer from ailments and illnesses associated with irresponsible breeding.
• When thinking of buying a pet, consider buying them in person from rescue centres or from reputable breeders.
• If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
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Message sent by
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites. The fraudsters will place an advert of the pet for sale, often claiming that the pet is currently held somewhere less accessible or overseas. Upon agreement of a sale, the suspect will usually request an advance payment by money transfer or bank transfer. However, the pet does not materialise and the fraudster will subsequently ask for further advanced payments for courier charges, shipping fees and additional transportation costs. Even if further payments are made, the pet will still not materialise as it is likely to not exist.
Tips to staying safe when purchasing pets:
• Stay within auction guidelines.
• Be cautious if the seller initially requests payment via one method, but later claims that due to ‘issues with their account’ they will need to take the payment via an alternative method such as a bank transfer.
• Consider conducting research on other information provided by the seller, for example a mobile phone number or email address used by the seller could alert you to any negative information associated with the number/email address online.
• Request details of the courier company being used and consider researching it.
• Agree a suitable time to meet face-to-face to agree the purchase and to collect the pet. If the seller is reluctant to meet then it could be an indication that the pet does not exist.
• A genuine seller should be keen to ensure that the pet is going to a caring and loving new home. If the seller does not express any interest in you and the pet’s new home, be wary.
• If you think the purchase price is too good to be true then it probably is, especially if the pet is advertised as a pure-breed.
• Do not be afraid to request copies of the pet’s inoculation history, breed paperwork and certification prior to agreeing a sale. If the seller is reluctant or unable to provide this information it could be an indication that either the pet does not exist or the pet has been illegally bred e.g. it originates from a ‘puppy farm’. A ‘puppy farm’ is a commercial dog breeding enterprise where the sole aim is to maximise profit for the least investment. Commercial dog breeders must be registered with their local authority and undergo regular inspections to ensure that the puppies are bred responsibly and are in turn fit and healthy. Illegally farmed puppies will often be kept in inadequate conditions and are more likely to suffer from ailments and illnesses associated with irresponsible breeding.
• When thinking of buying a pet, consider buying them in person from rescue centres or from reputable breeders.
• If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
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Monday, 9 November 2015
Devon and Cornwall Police have received reports relating to a
professionally run national scam. This has led to many vulnerable people, who
are often elderly, being ruthlessly defrauded out of thousands of pounds. There
have been a considerable number of victims nationwide, including many locally
in the Devon and Cornwall area. The average age of victim appears to be 70
years old, with losses ranging between
£4000 - £100 000+.
The offenders call unsuspecting victims pretending to be an
official body, such as the police or bank. At present the common theme is for
the caller to claim to be a Metropolitan police detective. The offenders then
convince the victim that there has been some form of fraudulent activity with
their bank account. They sometimes claim to have someone in police custody who
was found with the victims bank details, or that their account has, or is being
used, to withdraw substantial sums of money. The caller requests bank account
details, PIN numbers and other details as a matter of urgency to prevent
further substantial losses.
The caller often invites the victim to hang up the phone and call
their bank or local police to confirm events. What the victim is unaware of is
that the caller has maintained an open phone line, so on re-dialling the victim
is actually connected to and conversing with the same offenders throughout the
whole process. Once having attained all bank details the caller eventually
tries to convince the victim to package their bank cards, seal them in an
envelope and wait for a courier to arrive and collect. On occasion the caller
also convinces the victim to visit their bank and withdraw substantial sums of
cash from their accounts and await further instructions; usually involving a
courier as described. The offenders sound professional, use decoding electronic
devices as part of the process and even have automated messages and background
music if on hold; it is a sophisticated and well planned operation which gives
the impression of being genuine.
If you believe a member of the public is in the process of being
defrauded or has been the victim of this type of incident, please contact Devon
and Cornwall Police on 101 immediately.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Message from Devon & Cornwall Police 24/09/2015
Police received a report of theft from a vehicle in the car park of Sainburys Supermarket in Hill Barton Road in Exeter.
An unknown male distracted a female parked in the child parking bays by asking directions to Torquay and a debit card was stolen from the front of the vehicle between 1056-1100hrs yesterday Wednesday 23rd September 2015.
Shoppers are asked to be aware of this distraction theft, if approached for directions by unknown persons, close and lock your vehicles before attempting to direct them .Thank you
An unknown male distracted a female parked in the child parking bays by asking directions to Torquay and a debit card was stolen from the front of the vehicle between 1056-1100hrs yesterday Wednesday 23rd September 2015.
Shoppers are asked to be aware of this distraction theft, if approached for directions by unknown persons, close and lock your vehicles before attempting to direct them .Thank you
This has happened to me too in Sainsbury's Alphington car park - luckily I was aware of the scam.
Friday, 21 August 2015
Monday, 29 June 2015
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Message dated 29.06.2015:-
People are being approached by letter and by telephone informing them they have won a large sum of money.
They are then being asked to pay either monies for "insurance" purposes or as "release fees" to get the prize money released.
There is no prize money and this is a variation on previous attempted frauds.
Residents are recommended Not To Make payments any such requests and not to provide any personal information or banking details.
Refer any such attempts to the Police or Trading Standards. Thank you
They are then being asked to pay either monies for "insurance" purposes or as "release fees" to get the prize money released.
There is no prize money and this is a variation on previous attempted frauds.
Residents are recommended Not To Make payments any such requests and not to provide any personal information or banking details.
Refer any such attempts to the Police or Trading Standards. Thank you
Friday, 7 November 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Message dated 7/11/14
At approximately 1900hrs on Thursday 6th November 2014 a robbery occurred in Exeter.
A female victim was attacked, receiving strikes to her face.
The male offender made off from the scene and was last seen getting out of a light coloured MINI with a black roof on FORE STREET, HEAVITREE. The male exited on the forecourt of TESCO EXPRESS, HEAVITREE.
The male is white of slim build, approximately 6ft in height, aged 20's to 30's. He was wearing grey clothing including jogging bottoms with black stripes. He had a black hat on and his face was partially covered by a dark piece of clothing.
Police are urgently seeking contact from any witnesses in the area between 1840 and 1910hours yesterday evening to contact the Devon and Cornwall Police 101 no: quoting Crime reference 120382/14. Thank you
A female victim was attacked, receiving strikes to her face.
The male offender made off from the scene and was last seen getting out of a light coloured MINI with a black roof on FORE STREET, HEAVITREE. The male exited on the forecourt of TESCO EXPRESS, HEAVITREE.
The male is white of slim build, approximately 6ft in height, aged 20's to 30's. He was wearing grey clothing including jogging bottoms with black stripes. He had a black hat on and his face was partially covered by a dark piece of clothing.
Police are urgently seeking contact from any witnesses in the area between 1840 and 1910hours yesterday evening to contact the Devon and Cornwall Police 101 no: quoting Crime reference 120382/14. Thank you
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
A couple of new Police messages from 3rd November
Police are investigating a report of burglary at Lazenby House on Prince of Wales Road in Exeter.
The rear window was broken to gain entry between 0147hrs on Saturday the 1st and 0600hrs this morning Monday the 3rd November 2014.
Anyone able to offer information regarding this crime is asked to please call the Devon and Cornwall Police 101 no: quoting crime ref 119353/14. Thank you
The rear window was broken to gain entry between 0147hrs on Saturday the 1st and 0600hrs this morning Monday the 3rd November 2014.
Anyone able to offer information regarding this crime is asked to please call the Devon and Cornwall Police 101 no: quoting crime ref 119353/14. Thank you
There is a new, quick and easy way of reporting lost property online.
The ReportMyloss website allows people to log their lost item using an online form, which will register the item on a Police Approved, National Database.
Police all over the UK will be able to view the database, which will be available from today Monday the 3rd November 2014.
For more information visit: www.reportMyloss.com
Thank you
The ReportMyloss website allows people to log their lost item using an online form, which will register the item on a Police Approved, National Database.
Police all over the UK will be able to view the database, which will be available from today Monday the 3rd November 2014.
For more information visit: www.reportMyloss.com
Thank you
Saturday, 23 August 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
A couple of new messages. 23.08.2014
Exeter is experiencing a spate of Pedal Cycle theft, members of the public are asked to ensure you lock and secure your bikes when leaving them unattended.
Reports of some bikes being stolen may have been prevented if the bikes had been securely locked.
Don't make it easy for the thief, invest in good quality bike locks and use them. Thank you
Reports of some bikes being stolen may have been prevented if the bikes had been securely locked.
Don't make it easy for the thief, invest in good quality bike locks and use them. Thank you
Elderly residents throughout the Devon and Cornwall region are being targeted by a national 'telephone fraud' scam.
A person claiming to be a police officer or from your bank will phone and claim your bank card has been used fraudulently.
They may suggest you call your bank to ensure the call is genuine. However, the phone line remains open and the fraudster will take down any banking details you will are asked .
You may also be asked to attend your bank to withdraw a sum of money to given to a local taxi firm or to a courier.
If you receive a phone call of this nature please end the phone call immediately; wait five minutes to clear the line or use another phone and report the offence to police on 101 as soon as possible.
Remember your bank or police will never attend your home to collect your bank card or ask for your PIN number.
Recipients of Community Messaging are asked to make your more elderly and vulnerable neighbours aware of this message. Thank you
A person claiming to be a police officer or from your bank will phone and claim your bank card has been used fraudulently.
They may suggest you call your bank to ensure the call is genuine. However, the phone line remains open and the fraudster will take down any banking details you will are asked .
You may also be asked to attend your bank to withdraw a sum of money to given to a local taxi firm or to a courier.
If you receive a phone call of this nature please end the phone call immediately; wait five minutes to clear the line or use another phone and report the offence to police on 101 as soon as possible.
Remember your bank or police will never attend your home to collect your bank card or ask for your PIN number.
Recipients of Community Messaging are asked to make your more elderly and vulnerable neighbours aware of this message. Thank you
Friday, 4 July 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Message dated 30th June 2014
Police received report of theft from a Red Renault vehicle parked in the car park on Streatham Drive in Exeter and a laptop and Pedal Cycle stolen.
This occurred between 1200-1935hrs yesterday Tuesday the 1st July 2014.
Residents are asked to be aware of this incident, do not leave items of value in your vehicles, please report any suspicious activity you may see in and around your or neighbouring vehicle's to the police, dialling 999 if activity is occurring at the time of your call. Thank you
Saturday, 3 May 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
The Devon and Cornwall Police would like to make you aware of the following countrywide telephone scam. A call comes through from persons purporting to be from the Metropolitan Police stating that your bank account has been compromised by money launderers or their bank card has been used by a person in custody. These people are very convincing. They will tell the victim to hang up and instruct them to call the telephone number on the back of their card. However the line will remain open by the offender so the victim will mistakenly believe they are calling the bank. They are then tricked into disclosing bank information and be instructed to attend the local branch of their bank and withdraw a sum of money and pass it to either a local taxi firm or to a courier sent by the fraudsters to collect the funds or bank cards. Genuine police officers and bank staff will never ask for your PIN number, bank card or cash over the phone. Never give out any personal or bank details to anyone especially unsolicited calls. Please hang up on any similar calls you may receive. Can this message be passed to friends, family and elderly or vulnerable persons that may be convinced to part with bank account, credit card details or cash. Thank you.
Saturday, 8 February 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Message dated Thursday 6th February 2014
We have received a report of burglary to a property in Dunvegan Close in Exeter.
This occurred between the early hours of Thursday the 28th Januuary and 1800hrs yesterday Wednesday the 5th February 2014.
The offender/s were able to access the property via an insecure door.
Residents are asked to be aware of this incident, keep all doors and windows securely closed and locked, psarticularly at night, in rooms you are not occupying and before leaving your home unattended.
If your home is entered via a communal door make sure it is securely closed and locked behind you when entering or exiting the property.
Report any suspicious activity you may see to the Police promptly, dialling 999 if activity is in progress at the time of your call, using the 101 no. for any other information. Thank you
This occurred between the early hours of Thursday the 28th Januuary and 1800hrs yesterday Wednesday the 5th February 2014.
The offender/s were able to access the property via an insecure door.
Residents are asked to be aware of this incident, keep all doors and windows securely closed and locked, psarticularly at night, in rooms you are not occupying and before leaving your home unattended.
If your home is entered via a communal door make sure it is securely closed and locked behind you when entering or exiting the property.
Report any suspicious activity you may see to the Police promptly, dialling 999 if activity is in progress at the time of your call, using the 101 no. for any other information. Thank you
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