Torquay Police

03/09/2026

Good morning Torquay,

Our colleagues on patrol are investigating a burglary to a building at Torquay Cemetery that occurred between 1700hrs on Friday 28th August and 0700hrs on Tuesday 1st September.

Thousands of pounds of machinery has been stolen including various Stihl products, namely, six strimmer's, a polesaw, backpack blower, an extendable hedge trimmer as well as Dewalt drill pieces and other horticultural machinery.

These items do have serial numbers and we would ask any residents or businesses to be mindful if they are offered these items for sale.

Anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the Hele Road Cemetery area between those times or with any other information, please contact us via 101 or https://orlo.uk/YH9Ww and quote crime reference number 50260233536

Thank-you.

01/09/2026

Not to call time on the sunshine but as the evenings are drawing in we want to reiterate our crime prevention advice around vehicles and your home. We've had recent reports of car doors being tried as well as other incidents involving suspicious activity around houses.

For the guide on keeping vehicles safe please visit -
https://orlo.uk/rgeQu

For advice on protecting your home please visit -
https://orlo.uk/blsZe

Please also consider signing up to crime alerts in your area - https://orlo.uk/f44qK

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday! | Have a safe TRIP

Whether you’re leaving the south west or coming to visit, have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday road trip.

Follow the T.R.I.P. checks every driver needs to perform to keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe.

TOP UP your fuel or battery, oil and screen wash
REST with planned stops of at least 15 minutes every two hours
INSPECT tyre pressure, tread depth and for cracks or tears before setting out
PREPARE for all weather conditions…it may be very hot, or we may have rain and thunderstorms

We’ll add that SPEED limits are there for your safety, they are not a target. Drive within the limit and to prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. So, TRIPS: as easy to remember as TRIP.

🚗 Have a great bank holiday! 😎

(More on road safety in the comments 👇 )

26/08/2026

The Torquay Neighbourhood Team proactively seek orders to safeguard individuals and reduce repeat offending but the enforcement of these orders is equally important to hold people to account.

On Monday the 24th of August 2 individuals breached different orders in Torquay.

Patricia SHORTHOUSE, 67, breached a civil injunction which bans her from entering Torbay. SHORTHOUSE was arrested, charged and remanded to court. At court the following day SHORTHOUSE was remanded into custody for a hearing on the 1st of September 2026 at Plymouth County Court.

Thomas COOK, 46, breached a partial closure order at a residential address in Torquay. COOK was arrested, charged and remanded to court. At court the following day COOK plead guilty to breaching the closure notice and was sentenced to 4 weeks imprisonment.

The Neighbourhood team were thankful to our patrol colleagues on E-section who dealt with both these matters during a busy shift responding to numerous other 999 calls and other demands.

24/08/2026

CHARGED | A man has been charged following an alleged incident involving a bottle in Union Street, Torquay, shortly before 6pm on Friday 21 August.

One man was taken to hospital as a result.

Jordan Papanicolaou, 29, of no fixed abode, Torquay, has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

He appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court today (Monday 24 August) and was remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing on 24 September.

22/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/unhGn

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

21/08/2026

Patrol officers as well the neighbourhood team in Torquay gathered evidence in relation to a series of offences by a male.

On Thursday the 20th of August, Jordan PAPANICOLAOU, 29, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court after being remanded the previous day.

The court heard the following cases and gave the below sentences;

• Assault by Beating (18/08 Torquay)
• Assault by Beating (17/08 Dawlish)
• Assault by Beating (17/08 Dawlish)
• Criminal Damage (22/07 Torquay)
• Assault by Beating (22/07 Torquay)
• Assault by Beating (19/07 Torquay)
• Assault by Beating (02/07 Torquay)
• Assault by Beating (02/07 Torquay)

For all the assault offences, PAPANICOLAOU was given sentences ranging from 8 to 18 weeks, to be run concurrently. This has been suspended for 2 years.

Compensation was awarded to various victims to the total value of £2,800.

19/08/2026

The Torquay Neighbourhood Team want to publicly thank 2 members of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution and another member of the public.

Yesterday, the 18th of August a concern for welfare incident took place on Daddyhole plain in Torquay, all 3 individuals assisted in intervening in the incident and provided immediate first aid until officers from the Torquay Neighbourhood Team arrived.

We were not able to get details of the member of the public but wanted to highlight our appreciation for all those that helped.

For information on the Torbay NIC please visit - https://orlo.uk/CoHnX

15/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/v4iFX

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

13/08/2026

Following a number of arson incidents at the former Sherwood Hotel earlier this year, officers from the Torquay Neighbourhood Team have been carrying out extensive enquiries.

In an attempt to reduce the amount of trespassers to the building, a Community Protection Notice (CPN) was served. This was served after much liaison with the hotel owner to ensure that steps were taken to secure the premises. This included boarding up the building to prevent unauthorised access and reduce the risk of further antisocial behaviour, arson and ensure public safety.

The hotel owner, Bashir Rana, of Belgrave Street, London, has since been charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice.

He is due to appear before Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court on 10 September 2026.

As criminal proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time