Boy, 16, arrested after robbery at Co-Op store in Southsea

A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after a robbery at a store in Southsea.

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 9th Jan 2022, 14:30 BST

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Police were called to the Co-Op in Fawcett Road at 11.30am yesterday.

It was reported that a member of the public went behind the till, pushed a staff member and grabbed several packets of cigarettes from a display.

The individual left the store with the items after being confronted by the store manager.

The Co-Op in Fawcett Road, Southsea. Picture: Google Maps

The Co-Op in Fawcett Road, Southsea. Picture: Google Maps

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A 16-year-old boy from Southsea was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery and has been bailed until 4 February while police enquiries continue, with conditions not to visit the store.

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Police added that a 19-year-old woman from Havant was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. She was released with no further action to be taken against her.

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