Woman bailed after police seize toys and other items alleged to be stolen

A41-YEAR-OLD woman and a 13-year-old girl have been released from police custody following a raid in which thousands of suspected stolen toys were seized.

The huge haul of toys, and other items which are suspected to have been stolen, were seized after officers carried out a warrant under the Theft Act, in Carn Brea on Tuesday, December 19.

Officers from the Camborne, Pool and Redruth neighbourhood team were supported by teams, including the Devon and Cornwall Police force support group, when they forced entry to two properties last week.

The warrant was actioned after intelligence was gathered during an operation using plain-clothed police officers in November, aimed at disrupting shoplifting and other associated crimes.

During the two-week operation, police officers and police community support officers worked closely with local businesses to help protect them against crime.

Police confirmed on Wednesday, December 20, that a 41-year-old woman initially arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession of criminal property has been released on police bail until March 13 with inquiries ongoing. The force added that a 13-year-old girl also arrested has been released, with no further action being taken.

Sector Inspector for Camborne Wayne Hicks said: “We’ve seized hundreds, possibly more than one thousand items which are suspected to be stolen.

“For now, these will have to remain as evidence whilst the investigation is ongoing.

“The warrant we’ve carried out is down to weeks of work by local officers and information from our community which has built up a picture of suspected criminal activities, and this work remains ongoing.

“I’d urge anyone who has any information about suspect illegal activity in our area to please report it on 101 or via the force website.”

You can also contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

6Some of the toys recovered by police following the raid