Neighbourhood Watch

Community Police

If you see or hear anything suspicious please contact PC Andy Greenslade or PCSO Gareth Woolway on
andrew.greenslade@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or gareth.woolway@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

Telephone 08452 777 444

Police Log No.CI09417

There have been numerous calls received in N. Devon trying to obtain Bank/Credit card details. They claim your BT Bill is outstanding and require your details to pay the bill. These are bogus callers so do not give out your details over the phone to anyone. BT and the Banks do not work like this.

Also there was a message about cold callers asking to do jobs for you, do not get involved in these, as the work is poor (if done) and they charge large sums of money.

There have also been calls in the Barnstaple area of similar instances. This time the caller is telling the person on the other end of the line that they have won £85,000 from Reader's Digest and asking for an upfront payment to release the money. Again, Reader's Digest do not work like this. DO NOT give out your bank details.

Police Log No 543

There have been reports of people offering to do roofing for cash in hand in the Newport area of Barnstaple. Please be careful if you employ anyone offering this sort of work as the work and the price may not be what you expected. If you are suspicious at all please call the police.

Police Log No CB092204

A burglary took place in Goodleigh on 31st May/1st June between the hours of 19.00 and 10.00. A chainsaw, strimmer and other garden tools were taken. Fitting security lights and good strong locks on garden sheds and out buildings is recommended. If anyone has any details about this crime or any others please contact the police on 08452777444 or call Crime Stoppers on 0800555111 quoting Crime No CB092204. Thank you

Police Log

There have been reports of strange men loitering around the stables at Great Lily. We are advising that people with horses make sure their stables, sheds, horse boxes, tack rooms etc are secure when they are not around.

Police Log October 2009

Suspicious callers have been reported in the Whiddon Valley area of Barnstaple. Please beware of "cold callers". If possible, look out of your window before answering the door. If you have a chain on your door - use it. Ask for ID and check carefully by phoning the company stated. If the caller is genuine, he/she won't mind. Try and get a good description of the caller. Last of all do not let anyone into your house you cannot identify.

Police Log 2nd November

If anyone gets a card through the door with PDS (parcel delivery service) on it asking to ring the number 09066611911 DO NOT RING, AS THIS IS A SCAM. As soon as you get through to the recorded message you have lost £15.

Police Log 401 3rd November

There have been reports of bogus phone calls in the Barnstaple area. The Asian sounding male is asking personal questions, saying he is representing Helpline UK, a company the police have been unable to locate. If you receive a call from this person from this so called company please hang up.

Police Log 443 - 10th November

There is a scam being operated in this area. Phone calls allegedly from North Devon Council are being made, telling people that their council tax has been overpaid and they will be refunded. This person will ask for your bank details. Please do not give out your bank details over the phone.

Police Log 122 22nd January 2010

Thanks to public intervention, there have been 2 search warrants in the Newport area of Barnstaple, involving drugs raids where two people have been arrested. Drugs are becoming more of a problem round about Barnstaple and the police are urging anyone who has any information on this matter to come forward.

Police Log 106 20th April 2010

There is a very experienced con man walking about the Barnstaple area who appears to be ill and will try to get sympathy from the elderly. Glen is white, mid to late 30's, 5' 10" with dark brown balding hair and a wooly hat. He has a crooked tooth in front and is based in Ilfracombe - please look out for him and call the police if you see him.

Police Log 826 20th April 2010

A male is calling at properties in the Ilfracombe area selling paintings. He is Polish and has a card stating he has six children to support but has no paintings!!!!! (How can he sell painting if he hasn't got any????)The best way to deal with this type of person is to refuse politely and do not let them into your house. If you feel at all intimidated please call the police.