Over the past month there have been 63 incidents reported to us in Buckfastleigh.
We have had 11 crimes reported to us from the town which include 3 assaults, 1 case of harassment, 1 theft from motor vehicle, 1 possession of cannabis, 2 theft and 3 burglaries.
Three empty properties were broken into and property stolen which included antiques, cash and jewellery. There has been other recent offences of theft and burglary in neighbouring areas and as a result we have had extra police patrolling the areas during the hours of darkness. These local crimes have all been linked and are being investigated by the CID team at Totnes.
With regards to the robbery at Dial Motors, which occurred on October, the two juvenile males have been sentenced. The first male received a 2.5 year sentence at young offenders institute and the other juvenile male got a 24 month detention and training order.
6 crimes were reported to us from the Dean Prior area 5 burglaries which appear to be part of a series in the area and 1 assault. 11 incidents were reported to us 6 related to offences on the roads in the area.
From the West Buckfastleigh area we have had 0 crimes reported to us. There were 2 incidents reported to us, one flood related and a broken down vehicle.
From Holne we have had 0 crimes reported to us. There were 4 incidents reported to us one related to flooding, neighbour issues, empty canoes and domestic related.
Our local area has unfortunately suffered a number of burglaries of either empty properties or shed/garages. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities, persons or vehicles to us as soon as possible as this will give us the best opportunity to try and catch the offenders.. Power tools and fishing equipment are targeted in one series and cash, antiques and jewellery in the other series. If anyone has any information please contact us on 101.
The town suffered dramatically from the affects of the weather at the start of the month. The Environmental Agency is running a drop in surgery to assess the extent of the problems and we would urge all that can go to attend this session. It is being held in the Town Hall, on Thursday 13thDecember, between 12pm and 7pm.
Police surgeries will be held at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, the next one being Wednesday 12th December 2012 at 7.30pm
We can be contacted via the central switchboard no. 101 or via e-mail –Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.
PC 4939 Alison HOOPER, PCSO 30577 Tamzin CAMPBELL-MOSELEY
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