Police News – Traders’ Van Thefts
We have received reports of thefts from vans in the Cornwall area recently. The most recent report has taken place in Pendennis Close, Penzance, a Ford Transit van was entered by unknown...
Category: Police News 2017
Missing Person Alert
Concern is growing for a male believed to be called Mark Harris aged 49, who attended Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro for treatment, and has left prior to being fully treated. Mark is...
Fraudulent Pet Sales – Be Aware & Share
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online...
Scottish Counterfeit Notes Warning
We have received reports of counterfeit Scottish and Irish £20 notes being handed over to shops in St Ives and Penzance on Monday 12 June 2017. The notes were handed over by males...
Police Alert – June 2017 – Tarmac Cold Callers
We have been made aware that there may be rogue traders offering tarmac in the area. We would like to remind residents that we advise not to have any work carried...
Police Alert: Text Fraud – May 2017
Smishing – the term used for SMS phishing – is an activity which enables criminals to steal victims’ money or identity, or both, as a result of a response to a text...
Police News – Action Fraud Tech Attack Warning
Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack. One victim fell for the scam after...
Police News – April 2017
Community News From Tregony Neighbourhood Team. Devon & Cornwall – The 3rd Safest Place In England & Wales To Live The purpose of this news item is to enable both Parish...
Police News – March 2017
Community News From Tregony Neighbourhood Team. Devon & Cornwall – The 3rd Safest Place In England & Wales To Live The purpose of this news item is to enable both Parish...
Police News Alert – May 2017 – PLEASE SHARE
There has been a series of recent incidents reported to Action Fraud where a lone fraudster has approached victims whom they believe to be unfamiliar with the local area. They make an...