Thurrock: Appeal for robbery victims after four arrested

Officers investigating a robbery at the Lakeside shopping centre are appealing for information to identify the victims after four boys were arrested.

The incident, which took place in the old car park near Hollywood Bowl at around 5.20pm yesterday (Saturday 4 March), was seen on CCTV.

When officers were alerted, they attended the scene and shortly after arrested a 16 year-old from Laindon and three 17 year-olds from Basildon on suspicion of robbery and they are all currently in custody.

However, the victims had left the scene and we are now appealing for information to help identify them

If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/39312/23.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit our website to find out more about our online reporting services.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.