Paignton Police

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Paignton Police seized this uninsured motorbike this afternoon after receiving multiple reports of it being ridden on the public highway. The vehicle will be crushed. #youcanridebutyoucannothide
#noexcuses #paignton

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Good old fashioned foot patrol, community engagement and a little bit of detective work by a Paignton PCSO resulted in this vehicle, which was stolen in Torquay, being found and recovered #pcso #paignton

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The Neighbourhood Support Team have today assisted @SWISCoLtd with the peaceful removal of the unauthorised encampment at Torbay Velopark. The site has been cleaned up today ready for re-opening.

#NeighbourhoodSupportTeam

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Pro-active Policing in Paignton town centre this morning resulted in a shoplifter being arrested and a stolen bicycle being recovered to be returned to a very happy owner. #keepingPaigntonsafe #oneincustody

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Paignton PCSO assisted his Sergeant in arresting a man who stole from a shop. The man ran away as he was also wanted on recall to prison. The man was stopped at the train station, and was promptly arrested. He will be going to prison feeling very tyred #twoincustody

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Paignton PCSO spotted a male who was wanted on warant for failing to appear in court. Police Officers quickly attended and the male was promptly arrested. #oneincustody

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Paignton PCSO would like to thank the member of public who advised him of the youths on the moped in Paignton town this afternoon. The moped was located and confirmed as stolen. One male was arrested a short while later and is helping Police with their enquiries.
#oneincustody

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@CliveTiz Yes it has .... :)

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Paignton PCSO spotted a male who was sort for several offences. Male tried to evade capture by climbing up a wall and a fence. A scuffle ensued, the male grabbed the PCSO's radio and tried to throw it away. A Police Officer arrived and promptly arrested the male.
#oneincustody

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@CliveTiz He was sought NOT sort!! thank you for highlighting this mistake, the author of this tweet has been advised and has stated that they will endeavour not to doo it again.

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Whilst assisting Torbay Council staff at a location in Paignton town centre this morning, Neighbourhood Police Officers spotted a female who was wanted. Female was arrested and then she tried to escape. She did not get very far and will be taken to court.

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Whilst on patrol this morning in the QED area of Paignton two Neighbourhood officers spotted a male who was wanted on warrant. After a quick 'chat' the male was arrested and is now helping Police with their enquiries. #oneincustody #keepingpaigntonsafe

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Drink driving is one of the top 5 causes of death and serious injury on our roads

#DontDrinkandDrive #NoExcuse #Don’tRiskIt #OpLimitDCP

#PS15515

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Paignton Police would like to thank the members of public who assisted following a hit-and-run car collision in Foxhole Road this afternoon. The offending vehicle was located nearby. Two males have been arrested and are helping Police with their enquiries.

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Paignton PCSO spotted a male who was wanted for failing to appear at court. Police Officers attended the town centre area and, upon viewing the Officers, the male ran away. A short foot chase ensued and the male was promptly arrested.
#oneincustody #keepingpaigntonsafe

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Last week, the Paignton Neighbourhood Team welcomed PC 7166 Hayley KAY as the new Neighbourhood Beat Manager (NBM) for Preston. She’s made an impact already, arresting a wanted suspect for robbery and assisting the Brixham Team this morning with a drugs warrant.

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Paignton Neighbourhood Officers have been busy this week; A prolific shoplifter was caught in the town centre on Tuesday and has been charged to court to answer 14 separate offences. On Wednesday a female who had an outstanding warrant was arrested and taken straight to court.

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This car arrived at this location in Paignton earlier in the day. Some enquiries revealed that it has not been taxed since December, as well as missing a wheel..... it has been seized for no tax #taxitorloseit

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This morning officers from Paignton & Brixham Neighbourhood Teams conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant at an address in Brixham. Suspected Class A drugs, quantity of cash and suspected stolen goods were located and seized. Two persons have been arrested. Enquiries are ongoing.

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A prolific female shoplifter who had targeted supermarkets in the Preston area of Paignton has been committed to prison for 16 weeks #notinourtown