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Missing Plymouth man Jordan Devereux found

Update 12 August: Found: Jordan Devereux was found by a member of public shortly before 6pm on Sunday 11 August in Outland Road, Plymouth.

He has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Reported 11 August: Devon and Cornwall Police have raised concerns for the welfare of a 21-year-old male who was last seen at Derriford Hospital at around 1am on Saturday 10 August.

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Police call for witnesses to A386 collision

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision.

The collision occurred at approximately 2.30pm on Thursday 8 August on the A386 Tavistock Road, Plymouth at the junction of William Prance Road and involved a black Yamaha scooter bearing ‘L’ plates and a dark grey Ford C-Max.

The collision was directly opposite McDonald's on the city...

Police warn shopkeepers of 'ringing the changes' scam

Police are issuing a warning to shopkeepers and cashiers following reports of a so-called ‘ringing the changes’ scam operating across Devon and Cornwall.

Suspects have entered post offices, building societies, shops and even restaurants wanting to exchange notes to different denominations.

They then attempt to confuse till staff and while the staff are distracted, use sleight...

South east Cornwall residents given opportunity to re-claim stolen items

South east Cornwall residents who have been victims of burglaries in recent months are being given the opportunity to visit Saltash police station this weekend to see if some of the recovered items police have belong to them.

Detective Constable Mike Lugger said: “Over this coming weekend, Saturday 10 August and Sunday 11 August, officers will be at Saltash police station between 9am...

Police operation helps to identify pit bull-type dogs sold by convicted breeders

Operation Doorstop Two was set up following the arrest of Stephen and Tracey Tewkesbury in relation to the selling of Pit Bull-type dogs, for which they have since been convicted. The purpose of the operation was to identify dogs sold by the couple and mitigate any risk they presented to the community.

The operation has now concluded and a total of 42 addresses have been visited, which...

Police call for witnesses to Plymouth stabbing

Plymouth police are investigating after a man in his twenties suffered stab wounds in an incident in Staddon Terrace Lane in the city.

The incident took place at around 1pm today (Monday 5 August). A number of police vehicles and ambulances attended the scene.

The victim, who has not been named, was taken to hospital by ambulance where it was confirmed that he had received...

19-year-old killed in fatal motorcycle collision is named

A 19-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a road collision in Paignton at the weekend has been formally identified and has been named as Gregory Taylor. Known as Greg, he lived in Buckfastleigh.

A 37-year-old man who was arrested by police in connection with the incident has been released on police bail until 7 November 2013 while police investigators carry out further enquiries....

Police seek identity of man and woman in connection with Plymouth assault

Police investigating a Plymouth assault, where part of a man’s ear was bitten off, would like to speak to the man and woman pictured in the CCTV image (above).

The unprovoked assault happened in the Two Trees pub in Union Street, Plymouth on Sunday 14 July at around 2.50am.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to call police on 101 quoting EC/13/6764 or alternatively call...

Plymouth man robbed at knifepoint in Stonehouse

Detectives are investigating after a Plymouth man was robbed at knifepoint in the Stonehouse area of the city.

The victim was approached by two men in Victoria Park who asked him for a cigarette. The man agreed but one offender then drew a knife while a second searched the victim’s pockets.

The pair then ran off towards Stonehouse with the victim’s wallet containing various...

Police seek man in connection with attempted Asda trolley shoplift

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting attempt at a Plymouth supermarket.

A man entered Asda in Miller Way, Estover, around 6pm on 18 July and selected almost £270 of various foods.

He tried to leave the shop with the trolley of food but was stopped by a store security officer. He then abandoned the trolley and...

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