Ivybridge residents have voiced their anger after vandals targeted several cars in a rugby club car park. Locals have posted pictures on social media of a number of cars which had their rear windows smashed in shortly after midnight of Sunday January 12.
On one Facebook community post, locals have suggested a community meeting “to discuss how we stop our village getting more out of control with crime”.
They added: “OMG what is going on with our village. This is unacceptable on every single level. I’d love to know our crime rates since all these housing developments started. When I moved to Ivy it was one of the safest ‘towns’ to live in, in the country, with a tiny crime rate… now?”
In response a resident stated: “It really puts me off parking at the train station car park overnight (I know this was at the rugby club), I never have because of the possible vandalism to cars. We shouldn’t be worried about leaving ours cars in a car park in Ivybridge, it should be safe.”
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Another added: “Firstly anyone with kids that are out at night need to speak with them on a seriously level about the mindless vandalism and make sure it’s not your child.”
Some have raged at police, demanding swift action and retribution against the culprits. After the neighbourhood police posted images of the cars and an appeal for information, one resident replied asking for more feedback on the progress of the investigation, saying the incident had “really upset the community”.
A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed officers are looking into the incidents. The force said: “Police were notified following reports of a number of vehicles being damaged in the car park of Ivybridge Rugby Football Club.
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“The damage is believed to have taken place shortly after midnight on Sunday 12 January. At this time, there are no viable lines of enquiry however if further evidence comes to light the incident can be re-visited.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50250008666
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