Car windows smashed in spate of vehicle break-ins in Torbay

Toby Codd

5 July 2024 at 7:30 am·1-min read

Generic image of a police officer — -Credit: (Image: Bristol Post)

There has been a spate of car break-ins in Torbay. Devon and Cornwall Police said several vehicles were smashed during the early hours of Wednesday, July 3.

The break-ins took place in the Chelston area of Torquay as well as Cockington, Paignton and Kingskerswell. Windows were smashed and some items were stolen.

Investigating officers are now appealing for information following the break-ins. They have also issued a reminder to people about preventing vehicle crime.

READ MORE

Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting crime reference 50240163948. For more information on preventing car and vehicle crime visit our website here."

Manchester Evening News
Man left stunned after checking his Ring doorbell when he was out at work
'I opened Apple Home and saw a mob of ant-like people swarming around inside'
The Telegraph
Young barman ‘beaten’ to death after Ayahuasca ceremony in Venice
A barman was found “beaten” to death in Venice after taking part in an Ayahuasca ceremony in a deconsecrated abbey.
OK! Magazine
New details emerge in Jay Slater's Tenerife disappearance as links to criminal network uncovered
A former detective has shared a chilling new timeline of the movements of missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife, and claimed his disappearance is linked to an 'established criminal network'
OK! Magazine
TV detective explains 'real reason' Jay Slater ‘wouldn’t wait for lift back’ from AirBnB to where he was staying
An investigator probing apprentice bricklayer Jay Slater's disappearance has recalled a conversation with one of the men the missing teen reportedly went back to the Airbnb with
Swindon Advertiser
These are the Swindon people wanted by police: Call 101 if you see them
Wiltshire Police have been releasing a list of people on their wanted list, in an attempt to get the public's help.
The Independent
A Hollywood actor’s daughter was found dead in her home. Her family insists it wasn’t suicide
The 20-year-old was discovered hanging from a scarf in her bathroom by a man claiming to be her boyfriend just hours after an ‘argument’
News Shopper
UK's most wanted men who may be in London - DO NOT APPROACH
The National Crime Agency have named seven of the UK's most wanted men who could be in London.
Bucks Free Press
'An absolute bodge job' - Video emerges of questionable pothole repair
A resident in Beaconsfield has described the repair works to fill a pothole in the town as a ‘bodge job’.
People
Police Say Pa. Girl, 12, Died After Abuse Committed By Her Father And His Girlfriend. Her Sisters Want Change
Malinda Hoagland died in May. She was emaciated, weighing just 50 lbs., and had several broken bones
The Independent
For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect
It’s almost exactly one year on since Rex Heuermann was arrested for a string of murders that had terrorized the Long Island community of Gilgo Beach for years
The Independent
She killed elderly women so she could shop with their credit cards. Now, Dana Gray wants better conditions for older prisoners
Dana Gray gained notoriety for killing three elderly women in the 1990s. Thirty years later, she talks to Andrea Cavallier about her life without parole sentence and how female inmates are taking a backseat to men when it comes to many issues, including opportunity for rehabilitation and positive change
Manchester Evening News
Missing Jay Slater's dad says 'everything stinks' as he speaks out on Tenerife search
He's also slammed the police in Tenerife
Swindon Advertiser
What happened when a drink driver tried to 'trick' breathalyser
A driver who tried three times to dodge a breath test has been banned from driving.
OK! Magazine
Uncle of missing Jay Slater breaks silence as fresh search launched
The uncle of missing Jay Slater has said the family are "clinging on" to the hope of finding the 19 year old in Tenerife as they likened it to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
The National
Edinburgh flight U-turns after take-off as three men arrested following a disturbance
A RYANAIR flight was forced to return to Edinburgh after taking off as three men were arrested following a disturbance on board ...
York Press
Fight involving 'several people' breaks out in North Yorkshire pub
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information about an assault that occurred at around 10pm on Saturday, June 29.
The Telegraph
Why the Muslim Vote campaign is a glimpse into a horrifying future
When the circus finally arrived, it offered the usual attractions. The old rituals were a comfort. John Curtice, the swing-o-meter, Laura Kuenssberg and Jeremy Vine performed the familiar motions, not to mention the irrepressible Count Binface.
Manchester Evening News
Jay Slater's family make devastating Madeleine McCann comment as they launch fresh search
The 19-year-old has been missing for almost three weeks
The Independent
Tragedy on July 4 trip as teen dies after jumping into ‘electrified’ lake
Two of Hamric’s friends also sustained minor electric shocks when they jumped into the water to help him
The Independent
TikToker searching for Jay Slater who quit because he ‘didn’t feel safe’ in Tenerife ‘didn’t want to fail’
Callum Fahim said he felt unsafe from trolls and organised crime in Tenerife

Latest stories