DEVON and Cornwall Police have issued an awareness notice to the public about two recent burglaries which occurred in the Crediton area on Tuesday, August 6.

Burglaries to non-residential buildings were reported to have occurred overnight in the areas of Copplestone and Down St Mary.

The advice is to be mindful to ensure outbuildings are secure and that expensive items are locked away.

If you have any information that you think may be relevant or see anything suspicious, please contact the police via 999 in an emergency or if a crime is ongoing. Alternatively telephone 101 or contact the police via the force website to pass non-urgent information at: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk .

Enquiries are ongoing regarding the Copplestone and Down St Mary burglaries.

If you can help the police with their enquiries, the police references are 254 of 06/08/2019 and 280 of 06/08/2019.