Colchester Long Wyre Street robbery probed by Essex Police

The victim was approached by three youths in Long Wyre Street, Colchester, when the demand was made.

The teenager was asked to raise his arms so the perpetrators could reach into his trouser pocket and snatch money from inside.

Essex Police said its officers are following a “number of lines of inquiry” after the brazen trio made off with £10 last Thursday.

Robbery - Long Wyre Street in Colchester city centre (Image: Newsquest)

A police spokesman said: “We’re investigating a robbery which took place in Long Wyre Street, Colchester, at 5.30pm on Thursday, May 18.

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“It is reported that a teenage boy was approached by three young people who then spoke to him.

“During that interaction, the boy had £10 taken from him. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the suspects left the scene.

“We’re following a number of lines of inquiry in order to identify the three suspects. We need anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.”

The latest Essex Police figures show there were 762 crimes reported in Colchester Town West, which covers the city centre and out towards Lexden, Abberton and Old Heath, in March.

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