Three premises in Dartmouth were broken into on Wednesday night. Between the hours of 1am and 4am on Wednesday, November 15, Dartmouth Butchers on Duke Street, McColls Newsagents on the Boatfloat and The Royal Castle Hotel on Fairfax, were broken into and cash was stolen.

Sgt Ian Simons said: “Three properties were broken into overnight. We urge people to ensure that cash is not left on premises overnight and that they are securely locked.

“We are out looking at CCTV in the area. We have seen somebody walking around during the hours of the break-ins. We have captured images of the person who we are seeking to identify.

“Cash and small change was taken. Please contact the police if you are offered stamps for sale. Also, anyone who may have heard or seen anything during the hours between 1am and 4am that could be related to these break-ins at: McColls Newsagents, Dartmouth Butchers or The Royal Castle, please contact us by dialing 101 or sending an email to [email protected] please quote the reference CR/099728/17”