Police are warning residents about the latest scam that has seen some victims duped out of thousands of pounds.
Computer Software Service Fraud, also known as the Microsoft Tech Scam, relates to predominantly Indian call centres cold calling victims claiming to be from legitimate businesses, such as Microsoft.
The caller states that there is an issue with the victim’s computer...
Police are urging a driver to come forward after an elderly man was hit by a car following a football match in Plymouth last month.
The 86-year-old local man was stood on the pavement on Outland Road, opposite Home Park football ground, on Saturday 19 September at around 5pm, waiting for the park and ride service after the Plymouth Argyle versus Bristol Rovers game.
Plymouth police rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand to two retired nuns who have been repeatedly conned by rogue traders for shoddy home and garden work.
Gemma Summers, 70, and Rachel Wadding, 76, handed thousands of pounds to cold callers this year on the promise that they would carry out a range of work at their Leigham home.
In one instance they were charged around £3,500...
Police have launched an investigation after a car collided with a house in St Levan Road, Plymouth, at around 11.40 pm last night (Wednesday 7th October 2015) causing substantial damage.
Emergency services attended an apartment building in Warleigh Court following reports of a Ford Focus collided with 2 parked vehicles and the building.
Police continue to appeal for witnesses following a stabbing in Plymouth over the weekend.
The man in his 30s, from Plymouth, suffered multiple stab wounds as a result of a disorder outside the Crash Manor nightclub on Union Street at 5.30am on Sunday 4 October.
He was taken to Derriford Hospital with superficial stab wounds and discharged later following medical treatment....
Police investigating an assault on a teenage boy in Plymouth are appealing for information.
The 15-year-old local boy was approached by four male youths, dressed in black and wearing hoods, at the side of the Bargain Booze shop on Crownhill Road, West Park.
One of the youths is believed to have punched the victim in the face several times during the incident that happened...
Detectives have released CCTV images of a group of potential witnesses they would like to speak to after a man was stabbed in Plymouth at the weekend.
The man in his 30s, from Plymouth, suffered multiple stab wounds as a result of a disorder outside the Crash Manor nightclub on Union Street at 5.30am on Sunday 4 October.
He was taken to Derriford Hospital with superficial stab...
Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.
Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.
Devon and Cornwall Police has launched a new campaign which aims to raise awareness, among parents, teachers and carers, of the warning signs that a child may be at risk of becoming or is already a victim of child sexual exploitation.
Child sexual exploitation is a form of sexual abuse in which a young person is manipulated or forced into taking part in a sexual act, often in return...
