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Date Received
Police Log No
Content
20 Dec 08
898
At this time of year cold callers can be a problem. People claiming to be from power companies are particulary pushy. If confronted by these people do not allow them into your home and a polite refusale will send them on their way. If you have any concerns always ring us whilst they are in the area. Thank you
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444
19 Dec 08
The police would like to make you aware of a spate of crime being carried out all over our area of breaks to sheds and garages. Locks are being forced but many have been carried out to insecure outbuildings. The items the offenders are most interested in are pedal cycles though some electrical equipment has been taken. Your garage's and shed's can hold some expensive item's please make sure they are stored as securely as possible, that you know their serial no's and mark them with your postcodes. Thank you.
12 Dec 08
307
There has been a bogus caller incident in Buckrell Honiton at about 10 45 this morning 12th December. Please be vigilant, this type of suspect tends to move on rapidly after an offence. No further details available yet. Be suspicious of all cold callers.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
11 Dec 08
951
A burglary occurred sometime yesterday in the Lyme Road area of Axminster. The offenders gained entry into the property via the back patio doors. If you notice any suspicious activity around your or a neighbours property please call the police as it is happening and note any details you can such as descriptions and vehicle registration no's. If you have any information regarding this incident contact 08452 777 444 quoting police log 951 10/12/08.
26 Nov 08
764
We have been receiving reports recently from various parts of East Devon of cold callers attempting to sell pictures door to door. Please be suspicious of these persons as most do not have a peddlars licence and a few are criminals. A polite refusal is our advice when approached by them.
20 Nov 08
597
This message relates to crime no KA/08/597. An elderly lady in Axminster has had cash stolen from her purse inside her house while she was kept talking at the front door. The female suspect asked directions to the train station. This is one example of why you should check that the back door is secure before answering at the front. Distraction Burglars often rely on getting in the back while victims are occupied at the front.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
11 Nov 08
586
Christmas Crime Prevention. Every year there are burglars who do their Christmas Shopping in other peoples' houses. They steal presents and sell them to fund their own Christmas or just pass the stolen presents on to family members. There are measures you can take to reduce the chances of this happening to you. Some specific to Christmas some not. Always secure all doors and windows when leaving the property or retiring for the night. Always keep keys to doors, windows and vehicles out of sight, but Accessible in case of fire. Now would be a good time to test burglar alarms and CCTV systems if fitted. Never leave brightly wrapped presents where they can be seen from outside the property. They are as attractive to the burglar as they are to you. Leaving shopping on the back seat of your car could cost you the price of a replacement window as well as replacing the shopping, please put it in the boot or at least out of sight. Each year a tremendous amount of effort goes into choosing appropriate presents for those around you. Let us hope this year all yours reach the person they were intended for.
10 Oct 08
142
There has been 2 incidents of fuel theft from business premises in the Axminster area. Please note any suspicious activity around vehicles. If you have any information contact 08452 777 444 quoting police log 142 10/10/08
2 Oct 08
611
The police would like to make you aware of high pressure door to door sales being carried out on households in the East Devon area. Please do not undertake any purchases from these people or allow anyone into your home, but ring us as soon as they have visited, we would like to have a word with these gentlemen. If you have any infromation contact 08452 777 444 police log 611 02/10/08.
2 Sept 08
406
A man called on an Exmouth property this morning offering gardening and roof work. He is driving a white Nissan van registration no. N625HMW. No crime was involved in this incident but we remind you not to have work undertaken by people calling at your door. This man could now travel to another East Devon town, if you have a call from this man contact 08452 777 444 quoting police log 406 02/09/08.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
29 July 08
469
A bogus caller has called on a resident in the Broadclyst area stating that he was from East Devon District Council and was there to paint the ceilings, when asked for ID he left. His description is a white male aged 40; 5ft 3ins; grey hair wearing white overalls. The Council has no knowledge of this man. If you have a call from someone like this do not allow him into your property but call 999 will he is there. Thank you.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
28 July 08
666
There have been several incidents in the Exmouth area of purse's being taken from shoppers handbags. These types of incidents usually spread to other towns in the East Devon area. Please keep purse's and wallets out of reach while you are out, zip up handbags, do not place you purse within easy reach. If you have any information regarding these incidents please contact 08452 777 444 quoting log no 666 26/07/08
25 July 08
661
There is a musical being performed on Friday 19th September for older members of the community in East Devon. It is called Trickster and is based on a true story concerning bogus callers and how to deal with them. It gives useful information in a light entertaining way and is performed by professional actors and will be held in the Royal British Legion Hall, Dowell St, Honiton. We need to know the numbers of people likely to attend, so if you have a group of elderly people or just want to attend yourself contact Gerry Moore, Community Safety Officer on 01395 273802 for details. Thank you.
17 July 08
1017
The police are reminding you not to purchase item such as pressure washers and TVs from cold callers to your property. These items are usually sub-standard or may not work at all. It may seem like a bargain but the reality is it is a scam. Thank you
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444
10 July 08
362
Trading standards now have the means to track down who and where the foreign lottery scam letters are coming from. If you receive a letter like this please send the letter and the envelope to Trading Standards, Devon County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter. Thank you.
27 June 08
183
The police would like to let you know that South West Water now have a telephone number to call to check out any caller puporting to work for that company. You should never call a telephone number produced by a cold caller as it could be bogus. This number only applies to South West Water and is 0800 169 1144.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
9 June 08
407
Our colleagues in Dorset warn us of two Distraction Burglary incidents in their area near our border. The offenders may come our way. Please be vigilant relating to callers at your door. Check Identification and if you have a door chain please use it. Legitimate callers will be happy to be checked out and will normally have made an appointment.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
23 May 08
284
A red Devon and a Black Devon bullock have gone missing from a farm near Colyton since Tuesday the 20th May 2008. The farmer has had some sightings reported to him but cannot locate these animals. Can anyone help with information and let us know via 08452777444 quoting log 284 of the 23rd May 2008 and we will pass it to him.
12 May 08
Now that the good weather is here, we would like to remind you not to leave windows open where someone can gain easy access such as a ground floor or in an area that is not overlooked by passersby. When you are in your gardens remember that your property has been left unattended and get into the habit of locking access doors even if it is for a short time. Thank you.
9 April 08
825
There was a distraction burglary in Axminster on 08/04/08. A gentleman went around to the back of a property and when challenged stated he was a workman. Whilst this was happening it is belived someone else entered the property by another entrance and money was taken. Please be vigilant do not leave your property open in circumstances such as these. Keep doors locked when not in use. If someone you do not know calls at your door do not allow them entry and make sure other entrances are secure whilst you are the front entrance. Thank you
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.
8 April 08
249
Several burglaries have been reported in our area overnight last night 7th 8th April. No information on whether they are linked is available as yet but it seems likely. Please review your security especially outbuildings sheds etc. All suspicious activity should be reported to the police.
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444
4 April 08
1012
 01/04/08
There have been several incidents of cold callers at the door trying to sell household items such as tea towels etc. Please do not buy items from your door they are often over priced. Thank you.