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SWAGBAG: Is this unusual seed pod yours?

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Thursday, February 07, 2013
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THE Herald Express weekly Swagbag feature is helping police to reunite members of the public with stolen items.

Detectives would like to hear from members of the public who recognise these items, seized in a search at a Torquay flat by the South Devon pro-active team.

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    Seed pod

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    Knots

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    Painting

One item is an unusual-shaped Caribbean seed pod (pictured), which has been hollowed out and converted into a hinged box.

Another is a nautical display with mariners' knots.

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Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in Paignton, Brixham and Galmpton.

Det Con Simon Sherwood, from the unit, said some of the property had already been identified as stolen.

He is asking anyone who recognises any of the property or has information which would assist police to contact them on 01803 841614.

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  • Profile image for omnivore23

    by omnivore23

    Thursday, February 07 2013, 10:34AM

    “This is the seed pod of the Coco de Mer - a palm found in the seychelles and used in chinese medicine. It' also the name of a lingerie manufacturer - and looking at it - you can see why.

    There is one on display at the Eden project.”

  • Profile image for iainwilliams

    by iainwilliams

    Thursday, February 07 2013, 8:22AM

    “Picture? Or are we supposed to view this item with some remote clairvoyant power?”

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