Paignton Police

16/10/2026

Warning 💊 | Dangerous fake weight loss drugs and other medicines

Tempting as it may be to save money, using fake online pharmacies puts you at risk of serious harm – check that any pharmacy you use is legitimate at the link at the end of this post.

Fake online pharmacies can dispense medicines that are inappropriate, ineffectively dosed, or even counterfeit. These counterfeit medicines can include seriously dangerous substances such as cement and even arsenic.

It's vitally important to make sure that any pharmacy you use is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

How to check an online pharmacy:
1. Find the pharmacy's GPhC registration number on its website.
2. Search for the pharmacy on the official GPhC register.
3. If the pharmacy is not listed, do NOT use it.

👉https://orlo.uk/Online_Pharmacy_Checker_7HU5C

Taking one moment to check a pharmacy's registration could save your life.

07/10/2026

Hello Paignton/

Just another day at work.

Stay Safe

02/10/2026

We have received reports of people trying car doors and house doors in the Paignton area.

Please be vigilant. Following the simple steps below can make it harder for criminals to target you and your property:
• close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes
• double-lock any door
• make sure that any valuables are out of sight
• keep handbags away from the letterbox or cat flap and hide all keys including car keys, as a thief could hook keys or valuables through even a small opening
• never leave car documents or ID in obvious places such as kitchens or hallways
• in the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on
• if you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights and a radio on at night
• set your burglar alarm
• make sure the side gate is locked
• lock your shed or garage
• lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor
• If you have multiple vehicles, try to block them in with each other
• Try not to post on social media that you’re away or on holiday – don’t advertise an empty home!
If you see anything suspicious, please call the Police either via 999 or the 101 telephone service or use the force website; Home | Devon & Cornwall Police

29/09/2026

25/09/2026

24/09/2026

Good Evening Paignton

A member of the local neighbourhood policing team will be attending the area of the shops in Foxhole Road, Paignton on the morning of 29th September 2026 between 10:00 and 11:00hrs

This is a great opportunity to have a discussion with us about any concerns you may have.

look forward to seeing you there!

23/09/2026

Following the recent criminal damage in Church Street, we’ve now received further reports of people forcing their way into the property… apparently on a very specific mission to search the extractor fans. 👀

To those involved, please rest assured there’s no need to carry out any more DIY, break-ins or fan inspections.

The substances you were apparently so keen to locate were successfully located by us on Monday and are currently being safely kept at a police station.

So, if you’re wondering where they’ve gone, or perhaps you’d like to discuss ownership of said substances, we are open 24/7, please give us a call and we’d be happy to discuss.

21/09/2026

21/09/2026

Officers have recovered this pram from an address in Paignton which is suspected to have been stolen.

If you believe the pram belongs to you, please contact police quoting 50260252657, providing details to confirm ownership.