Police increase patrols after reports of naked man in Plymouth woods

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Devon and Cornwall Police have increased patrols in Plymouth woodland after reports of a man in a state of undress.

Devon and Cornwall Police have increased patrols in Plymouth woodland following reports of a man in a state of undress. The man has been reported in bushes and woodland areas between Bodmin Road and the footbridge in Whitleigh over the past two weeks. Further reports on social media have also described a man in a state of undress near a skate park located between Rothesay Gardens, Bodmin Road and the footbridge.

The local neighbourhood team has been conducting foot patrols in the area over recent days and evenings, with support from plain-clothes colleagues. The patrols are set to continue as the police investigation proceeds.

Police have urged anyone who sees anything suspicious or witnesses a person acting strangely in the area to call 999 when safe to do so. Callers should provide the best location and description they can, along with the person's direction of travel. Anyone with information about an incident that is no longer ongoing should call 101 or visit the Devon and Cornwall Police website, quoting reference 50260274017.

How it is being reported

• Police step up Plymouth patrols after reports of man in a state of undressPolice are stepping up woodland patrols after reports of a man in a state of undress, with plain-clothes officers set to assist.Exmouth Journal · 15 Oct, 12:02
• Call 999 if you see naked man in Plymouth woodsPolice have upped patrols after reports of an 'undressed' man in the bushes and woodland in the Whitleigh areaPlymouthLive · 15 Oct, 11:47

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