Residents have been left disturbed after a series of anti-social incidents in Brixham town centre saw youths accused of climbing rooftops, damaging public property and peering into homes.
Police said a small group of young people had been involved in repeated disorder over the last three evenings, prompting concerns from the local community.
Reported incidents include attempts to damage disabled public toilets by kicking doors, throwing toilet rolls across car parks and pavements, climbing onto the roofs of buildings including churches and charity shops, and throwing roof tiles.
There have also been reports of individuals climbing onto residential window ledges and looking into people’s homes.
Police said officers are gathering photographic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage as part of enquiries into those involved.
In a statement, Brixham Police said the behaviour was causing “significant concern and disruption” within the town and “will not be tolerated”.
Officers are working with Brixham Community College and the Child Centred Policing Team, with police expected to engage with parents and guardians where appropriate.
Parents have been urged to remain aware of where their children are, who they are associating with and how they are behaving while out in the community.
Police added: “This type of behaviour is unacceptable and must stop.”
