Dwelling burglaries

Officers are investigating reports of dwelling burglaries in the Polbathic and Menheniot areas of East Cornwall. These incidents occurred on Friday the 31st of October 2025, residents have had their property damaged, entered and items such as jewellery and cash stolen.

We are appealing to anyone in these areas who may have seen or heard anything beneficial to the investigations, and for residents to review any CCTV they may have for persons acting suspiciously. In particular any recent cold callers or rogue traders in those areas.

We would like to kindly remind everyone to ensure doors and windows are locked, vehicles left secure overnight and we advise to invest in CCTV and other deterrents if able to do so. Officers will be increasing patrols in these areas.

Any information please report to 101, or use the online report form on D&C website, quoting crime references 50250281141, 50250281114. Alternatively if anyone has information that they wish to report anonymously please call Crime Stoppers on 0800555111.