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AroundExeter.co.uk police stories


Police dog tracks man after car abandoned

Cops arrested a man after reports of a car behaving suspiciously on Wednesday night. (more…)

City house-breaking down, but police solve just 3 out of every 20 burglaries

Crime figures released on Tuesday by Devon and Cornwall Police show that Exeter has seen a reduction of 18 per cent in house burglaries since November 2008, while the detection rate - a measure of how many crimes the police manage to solve - has improved to 14.9%. (more…)

Spiralling bike theft figures revealed as University celebrates ‘Love Your Bike Day’ success

Bike thefts are on the rise at the University of Exeter’s city campus, students and staff have been warned - on the same day that Devon County Council celebrated the success of ‘Love Your Bike Day’. (more…)

Three hurt in Exeter YMCA fire - arson suspected

999-fire-ambulance-training-event1Three people were injured after a blaze at an Exeter charity on Sunday afternoon. (more…)

Exeter cops seek dogs with a nose for adventure

999-fire-devon-cornwall-constab-logo-100Potential bomb- and drug-sniffing dogs are being sought by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary as part of a major canine recruitment drive. (more…)