Over the past month there have been 39 incidents reported from Buckfastleigh.
We have had 10 crimes reported to us from the town which include 2 burglaries, 4 incidents of criminal damage and 4 assaults. 1 burglary offences are related to an attempt to break into a retail premise in the town whilst the other was in Buckfast where drinks were stolen from a store. 2 of the assaults were linked to an argument that occurred at a store within the town, whilst another related to a local care home. The damage that was reported was to a vehicle and to 2 fences in the town.
Local enquiries, which have been ongoing in regards to a burglary that occurred in February, have finally identified the offender. With the victims support this was resolved by way of Restorative Justice, which involved the offender meeting the victim and apologising to him for his actions. This is a process that we are using more and more often and is one that can have a positive impact on both the victim and the offender. Often the offender may think that the crime they carry out has no impact but when meeting face to face this belief is quickly changed. For the victim it is an opportunity to ask the offender why they carried out the crime.
1 crime was reported to us from the Dean Prior area which related to a theft of a pedal cycle. 4 incidents were reported to us of which 3 related to the A38..
From the West Buckfastleigh area we have had 2 crimes reported to us which related to an assault allegation and an allegation of a burglary. There were 2 incidents reported to us, both of which related to the crimes
Holne remained crime free for another month. There was, however, 1 incident which related to a road traffic collision.
Information has been received that there has been a spree of metal farm gates being stolen from across the area. There has been a suggestion that a local resident may have come across the offenders in their vehicle, in a lane at night, though at the time the resident may not have know what was going on. If anyone has any information that can assist with this please can they contact us.
The Neighbourhood Team are based at the new Ashburton Police Station which is at Conway House, Eastern Road. We can still be contacted via the central switchboard no.101 or via e-mail – Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.
Our next Police Surgery will be held at 7 pm on the 2nd May at the Town Hall in Buckfastleigh.
Police Sergeant 5440 Ian Stevens,
Neighbourhood Constable PC 4939 Alison HOOPER,
Police Community Support Officer Jonathan BOX
Neighbourhood Special Constable Andy Roberts.
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