Three people have been charged in connection with a series of robberies in Wickford.
In all the incidents victims were persuaded to come to Wickford on the pretext of meeting a girl, after exchanging Blackberry Messenger pin numbers, but were then robbed by two men.
Tyrone Webb, 18, from Amity Road, Stratford, east London, who was charged with two robberies in Wickford on April 8 and 20, is further charged with robberies on March 24 and April 18. He is now also charged with wounding with intent on April 18.
Lorna Yeates, 21, from Doeshill Drive, Wickford, who was charged with one count of robbery on April 8 has been further charged with robberies on March 24, April 5, April 18 and April 20.
Daniel Beeson, 18, from Hurry Close, Stratford, east London, who was initially charged with robberies in Wickford on April 8 and 20 and also with assault by beating on March 21 in Basildon, has been further charged with robberies on March 24, April 5 and April 18, wounding with intent on April 18 and perverting the course of justice at Basildon on March 21.
All three were remanded in custody when they appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court on Thursday April 25. They are due to appear at Basildon Crown Court in early July.
Police enquiries are continuing and anyone with information should contact Pc Steve Cross at Basildon CID on 101.
