Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14 year old boy robbed four people at knife point.
On Tuesday March 26, a boy has robbed three people on The Lexicon, Skimped Hill Lane and Market Street, between the hours of 1.30 pm and 3 pm.
He threatened all victims with a knife during these incidents.
On Friday April 12, the boy robbed a fourth person on Skimped Hill Lane.
A 14 year old boy from Lewisham was arrested on Friday April 12 on suspicion of robbery. He has been released on bail.
Lead investigator Elle Read, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage of these incidents to please come forward.
“I would also urge anyone else who may have been victim to incidents of this nature in recent weeks to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information can provide it on our online pages or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240139902.
“If you do not wish to speak to the police but have information you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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