Police appeal following a burglary at Axminster Cemetery

Police are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at the Cemetery on Chard Road, Axminster.

The incident occurred overnight on Tuesday 21st October 2025 (or within the early hours of Wednesday 22nd October 2025), when offenders gained entry to a building via Chard Road and stole a large number of power tools, ride-on-mowers and a trailer.

Enquiries continue to progress alongside this appeal.

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious within the area, or who may have information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact the Police via the Devon and Cornwall Police website or by calling 101 and quoting Occurrence 50250273552.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via the crimestoppers website.

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