Teenager charged after robberies in Chelmsford
An investigation was launched on 3 September
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of robberies in Chelmsford.
An investigation was launched on 3 September following reports of a robbery in Duke Street, Chelmsford, where a bike and an iPhone were stolen.
Further robberies were reported to us in Chelmsford on 14 October and 10 November.
Investigating officers have treated these reports as connected and on Thursday, 16 November, a boy was arrested in connection with this investigation.
This afternoon (17 November), a 16-year-old boy has since been charged with four counts of robbery.
Inspector Sam Girdlestone said “We treated these reports extremely seriously as the public’s safety is our priority and we want the public to feel safe in Chelmsford City Centre.
“Investigating officers have worked quickly to secure these charges with the Crown Prosecution Service.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and we’d like to thank the public for the information we’ve received which has assisted with this investigation so far.”