Devon & Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage following...

Published: 4:14 pm February 21, 2025
Updated: 12:49 pm October 8, 2025
Police Appeal After String of Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts in Plymouth

Devon & Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage following a spate of home break-ins and vehicle thefts across Plymouth. Officers are intensifying their efforts to track down those responsible for a series of burglaries and car thefts that occurred between February 19 and February 20.

A Series of Break-Ins and Thefts

The most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 20, when police were called to Elford Crescent following reports of a burglary. Entry was forcibly gained into a property, and car keys were stolen before the suspects made off with the victim’s vehicle.

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In a separate incident, an attempted break-in occurred on Harewood Crescent overnight between Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20. The homeowner reported waking to a loud noise and found evidence of an attempted forced entry. Fortunately, the suspects failed to gain access, and nothing was stolen.

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