Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay recently apprehended a burglar just three days after the crime had been reported, arresting the suspect whilst the victim had been walking past officers.

A few days earlier, police received reports of a house being broken into. It was reported that nearly £600 worth of items being stolen, including a VR headset and headphones.

Police Sergeant Matt Gill, who heads up the Neighbourhood Support team of officers responsible for locating the man, said: “This is a really positive result; we’ve been able to take an offender off the streets who has caused harm within our community.

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Police would like to encourage the public to continue reporting information, suspicious behaviour and crime. Report online on the Devon & Cornwall Police website or by calling 101.  If a crime is taking place, call 999. You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555111.

If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.