Three male youths from Enfield who conspired to rob six bookmakers over a nine-day period last November were sentenced yesterday, Wednesday, 23 March at Wood Green Crown Court.
The youths, aged 17 who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob at an earlier hearing were sentenced as follows:
A 17-year-old youth was sentenced to two years and two months at a Youth Offenders’ Institution.
A 17-year-old youth recieved a three-year youth rehabilitation Order.
A 17-year-old youth received an 18-month youth rehabilitation Order.
The youths conspired to rob six bookmakers in north east London (Enfield, Waltham Forest and Haringey) between 19 November and 27 November 2015.
In each case, the youths entered the premises and threatened the cashiers. In four cases they made off with cash.
Following a public appeal for information, officers were provided with the name of a possible suspect which led to the identification of the two other youths. All three were subsequently identified from CCTV taken from the six incidents they were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Detective Sergeant Paul Grimmer of the Met’s Flying Squad, said: “Over a nine-day period last November, these three youths threatened and intimidated employees at bookmakers across north east London. They put innocent members of staff in fear of violence, carrying out six crimes in a short period of time. Thanks to the help of the public they have been caught and now have to face the consequences of their actions.”