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Wigmore’s Burglar Snapped In The Act

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 28, 2011 | 1 Comment

The sneak and cad who broke into Devonport's Wigmore Pharmacy was snapped by the owners' security camera.

Devonport Crime Update

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 23, 2011 | 1 Comment

Local police chief Les Patterson gave a North Shore crime summary and some more information on the Devonport Guy Fawkes incident at the local board meeting tonight.

More Daylight Burglaries In Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Speculator has learnt of at least two more burglaries in the last few days; one in Vauxhall Rd and one in Abbotsford Terrace. Both burglaries apparently were committed during the day.

Half Those Arrested At Guy Fawkes Trouble Were Local Kids

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 10, 2011 | 8 Comments

It is disappointing but not surprising that five of the nine people arrested in the Devonport area on Guy Fawkes night were kids who lived on the peninsula.

Drunk Bozo Nailed At The Vic

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 10, 2011 | 1 Comment

A drunk was frogmarched from his car by Devonport police after attending one of the film shows at The Vic last night.

Guy Fawkes’ Anarchic Spirit Alive And Well In Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 07, 2011 | 6 Comments

The Devonport Speculator's Cheltenham-based eastern affairs correspondent Ears of The East reports on the annual alcohol-fuelled Guy Fawkes tizzy at the beach.

Local Shops Burgled

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Just when you thought the Devonport crime ripple was over, two Devonport shops were burgled last Thursday night; Nord and Louise Simpson Hairdressers.

Thief Charged With Three Local Burglaries

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Devonport crime ripple could be over, as Police make an arrest.

“He’s Coming South.” Burglaries Move South Of The Golf Course

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 08, 2011 | 1 Comment

Devonport's crime ripple moves south of the golf course.

Crime Ripple Surfaces In Crime Stats

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 04, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Devonport's crime ripple is beginning to show in the Police stats for burglaries and thefts from cars.

Additional Police In Devonport To Fight Crime Ripple

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 03, 2011 | 1 Comment

Devonport residents may have noticed an increase in police presence over the last weeks.

Hoon Crashes Car In Vauxhall Rd

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

Another boy racer incident in Vauxhall Rd this time ends in a head-on crash with a Devonport couple parking their car.

The Inspeculator Triumphs Over Devonport’s Crime Ripple?

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment

While LOL and Hardly have been apprehended, there is someone else about in the Narrowneck and Devonport area who narrowly escaped capture after local residents alerted the Police.

Our Favourite Thieves Are Apprehended

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Devonport Speculator's favourite thieves - LOL and Hardly - have been apprehended!

Dumb Thieves Spotted In Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment

A Devonport Speculator reader is fairly certain that he saw our favourite thieves when out running last weekend.

Dumb Thieves Snapped Doing Suspicious Stuff

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

Keep an eye out for a couple of thieves who may be intent on bringing their felon fashion-sense to Devonport.

Update From PC O’Reilly – And A Farewell

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 01, 2011 | 2 Comments

PC O'Reilly's last policing report to the Devonport community.

Vauxhall Rd Residents Fuming At Driver Behaviour

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 09, 2011 | 6 Comments

As a second accident occurs on Devonport's Vauxhall Rd in two weeks, residents are getting tired of their road being used as a racetrack.

Early Morning Smash On Victoria Rd

Posted by The Speculator on Jul 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The sirens were wailing in Devonport Saturday morning.

Disturbance in Cheltenham Leads To Chat With The Police

Posted by The Speculator on May 02, 2011 | 2 Comments

The curtains were twitching in Cheltenham over the weekend as a mildly bizarre incident played itself out in front of a small crowd, and eventually the police.