We have received reports of thefts of metal from gardens of properties in South Devon.
Scrap piping was stolen from a driveway in Oakland Road, Newton Abbot on Wednesday 6 September and piping from a garden of a property in Courtfield, Totnes at midday on Tuesday 12 September.
A dark blue Ford Transit van was seen, with a front seat passenger described as a male, late 50s in age, wearing a black and red top with short dark hair and a moustache.
Please be wary of this and move any metal items out of sight.
If you see suspicious persons, or have any information please phone 101 quoting crime CR/078290/17.