Category Archives: Avon and Somerset Police

Residents are advised of a vehicle theft that occurred overnight on Tuesday 27th January 2026 while a car was parked on High Street, Keinton Mandeville. The owner of a Ford Fiesta ST 3 Turbo returned to find the vehicle missing. It is confirmed that the keys had not been left with the car. Any information,Continue reading “Alert: Vehicle Crime, Keinton Mandeville”

We are appealing for dashcam footage in relation to a missing person investigation. Craig Hurcombe, 40, from Wiltshire, was last seen in the Gurney Slade area at around 6.20pm on Thursday 1 January. Craig was originally reported missing at 10.45am on 10 January to our colleagues at Wiltshire Police and the investigation was transferred toContinue reading “Alert: Dashcam sought in missing person investigation”

Between April and September 2025, Action Fraud has received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams, with victims reporting losses totalling over £27,000. Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything. If you receive any text messages about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam. Not sure if aContinue reading “Alert: Beware of winter fuel payment scams”

We are appealing for the public’s help to find missing George. He has not been seen since 12.15pm on Halloween (Friday 31 October) at the cricket club in Castle Cary, and we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. George is white, approximately 5ft 5-6ins tall, with straight, blonde hair.He was last seen wearing aContinue reading “Alert: Appeal to find missing 16-year-old George”

Neighbourhood policing teams in east and south Somerset bolstered resources this month to increase officer visibility across communities and boost engagement with local people and businesses.Officers in Chard kicked off September with a community event at Henson Park, inviting residents to get to know their neighbourhood officers and policing priorities in the town. The day-longContinue reading “Alert: Putting community safety first in Somerset”

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Information on keeping you and your home safe can be found on the Neighbourhood WatchContinue reading “Alert: Test of Emergency Alert System”

A garage was burgled during the early hours of the 19th on High Street, West Lydford. The owner of the garage was awoken at approximately 4:30am and went outside to discover their garage had been broken into. Offender/s had cut through deadbolts and a padlock securing the entry, where inside various items of machinery wereContinue reading “Alert: Garage Burglary”

Valuable stolen property has been recovered by officers after a pursuit near Street and into Somerton in the early hours of Thursday 29 May. Chainsaws, tools, and generators have now been returned to their rightful owners after they were seized from a white Peugeot Boxer van which was towing a trailer.PC Howard first noticed theContinue reading “Alert: Appeal to trace van driver after valuable stolen items returned to owners”