Apology for the lack of Police reports from the local team over the past couple of months. It has been a very busy summer for us, what with the Olympics and local incidents of flooding. Hopefully now that the dust has settled we will get back to updating you monthly what we are doing.
Over the past month 81 incidents were reported to us from Ashburton of which 15 of these concerned the A38 and a further 8 were traffic related incidents in the town itself.
7 incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported, 5 of these were complaints of youths gathering at the bus stop in West Street in the evenings causing distress to neighbours and passersby. Matters are in hand to prevent further ASB here. We have increased patrols in the area and have requested extra support from colleagues from Newton Abbot. 2 local youngsters were taken home to parents when one incident was witnessed by local officers and a crime is being investigated whereby damage was caused to the bus stop roof. We have been speaking to the Town Council to see if steps can be taken to secure the bus stop in the evenings. We would urge local residents to call us when the issues are occurring so that we can respond promptly.
We received 4 calls to the swimming pool when youngsters had gained entry after it was closed. This is an annual issue, which hopefully will now be resolved now the summer has finished and the evening is getting darker.
15 crimes were reported to us from the town. They include
1 offence of burglary which was to the Bank Youth Project, where a 16yr old male was arrested. We have had 6 offences of theft reported to us, including 3 crimes of shoplifting were the offenders have been dealt with. A local male was also arrested for being drunk and disorderly in the town centre, after refusing to leave a shop having already been removed from the same store ½ hour before hand.
In Bickington 5 incident were reported to us, including 1 where a spaniel dog was reported chasing sheep – the dog owner has been dealt with for this. 2 crimes were recorded from the area. A male was also cautioned for possessing a shotgun without a licence following a warrant at an address.
In Widecombe 5 incidents were reported, including a barn fire at Ponsworthy on 2nd August and an injured walker needing help on Mel Tor on 6th August. No crimes were recorded.
Please report any suspicious activity or behaviour at the time on the new non-emergency telephone number of 101 – or use 999 in an emergency situation, ie if a crime is being committed.
My next Police surgery at the Ashburton Information Centre is from 10-11am on Wednesday 26thSeptember.
I can be contacted at Ashburton Police Station via the Central no. 101 or via e-mail –Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.
Alternatively the totally confidential Crimestoppers no.0800 555111 can be used to pass information to the Police.
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