Man in 60s Found Dead at Teigngrace Canal – Police Seek Witnesses
Police launched an urgent search after a man in his 60s failed to return home following a night out in Newton Abbot.
Body Discovered at Stover Canal
The man was found in the water at Stover Canal near MT Tums Café, Exeter Road, Teigngrace at around 10:30am on Sunday, 10 December.
Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.
Death Treated as Unexplained, Not Suspicious
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, which is currently classed as unexplained.
Detective Sergeant Martin Key said:
“At this time we are not treating the death as suspicious but as unexplained. We are working to trace the man’s movements in the hours before his death.”
He appealed to the public for help:
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen him on foot in the Exeter Road area between 10:30pm and 11:45pm on Saturday 9 December. We’re also looking for any CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Police Appeal for Information
The missing man is described as white, approximately 6ft tall, with short sandy-grey hair. He was last seen wearing a navy blue Rab sweatshirt, black jogging bottoms, and grey suede trainers with turquoise laces.
If you have any information, contact police online or call 101 quoting reference 50230320964.
You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone 0800 555 111.
