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Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has praised officers and staff for their commitment to community safety during the recent storms.

“The recent spell of terrible weather put incredible pressure on front line policing,” said Mr Hogg.

“Many officers and staff put themselves into perilous situations, often under the onslaught of horrendous conditions, to...

A three-week operation aimed at reducing the danger on Devon and Cornwall’s roads caused by rogue hauliers has been hailed a great success.

Operation Fatigue ran over a three-week period across November and December 2013 and involved the stopping and checking of goods vehicles as they travelled through both counties.This included both national and foreign-based vehicles.

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Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a woman from St Ives.

Lucie Bray (pictured), aged 39 and from St Ives, was reported missing on Thursday January 2 after being out on a shopping trip in Redruth.

Lucie is thought to be driving a grey Volkswagen Polo, registration WK09 SJX.

Lucie needs medicines which she is not thought to have with her. She is...

Police are investigating arson at a Plymouth building site which caused £90,000 of damage over the Christmas break.

Between 20 December and 2 January 2 a digger was stolen and driven on a rampage around the site of the new incinerator close to Savage Road leading towards Barne Road and Wolseley Road.

The Thwaites digger was used to cause damage to other plant and a wastage unit...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man dressed as Spiderman was knocked unconscious in Looe on New Year’s Eve.

Between 11.50pm and midnight the victim was walking to the kebab shop in Fore Street when he was assaulted by four or five unknown men resulting in him being knocked unconscious.

The 18-year-old man was taken to Derriford Hospital by ambulance and was treated...

Devon and Cornwall Police are reporting a good start to the New Year following the success of Operation Buddy , the Force’s New Years Eve Policing Operation.

Police dealt with nearly 600 incidents between 10pm and 6 am with demand peaking between 11pm and 3am.

There was no significant disorder or crime over night and no reported raves.

Devon and Cornwall Police deployed...

Police are asking the public to help identify four people they would like to speak to in connection with shoplifting offences in Tavistock.

A woman and three men entered Precious Things gift shop in Paddons Row some time between 3pm and 4pm on 7 December.

The woman paid for some items while the men concealed items worth around £30 in a shopping bag and left the shop.

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Devon & Cornwall Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after reports that a wild deer was shot in the head with a crossbow.

The man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and has been bailed until 7 February 2014.

The man who was bailed from Charles Cross police station is helping police with their enquiries.

The...

Police searching for a missing 13 year old girl have found her safe and well in Plymouth.

Bethany Gordon, 13, was last seen at Barnstaple Retail Park around 11am on Boxing Day.

Police believe she may have made her way to the Plymouth area where she has friends.

Officers conducted extensive searches in both Barnstaple and Plymouth and appealed for the public to report...

Police in Camborne are appealing for information following a burglary at a Charity shop.

The incident occurred sometime between 3pm and 6.15pm on Saturday 21 December at the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust Shop, located in Trelowarren Street, Camborne.

It is believed that the offenders entered the shop during opening hours and concealed themselves inside until staff vacated the...