A Nuneaton man has been charged with robbery offences following several incidents in Nuneaton yesterday (Tuesday 16 January) afternoon.
The first alleged offence occurred at a shop on Church Road at around 2pm. It was reported that a man wearing a mask threatened a woman with a knife and scissors and demanded money. The man left empty handed.
The second alleged offence occurred at a shop on Arbury Road at around 2.15pm. It was reported that a man wearing a mask and carrying a knife threatened staff and demanded money. He left empty handed.
The third incident occurred at a shop on Croft Road at around 2.55pm. It was reported that a man with his face covered stole a woman's handbag.
Colin Young, aged 35, of Bucks Hill, Nuneaton was arrested shortly after on Northumberland Road. He was charged with three counts of attempted robbery, one count of robbery, possession of a knife in a public place and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Young is due to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 17 January).
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