Man in court following Wisbech robberies and thefts

A man is due to appear in court today (Monday 14 March) in connection with robberies and thefts in Wisbech.

Oluwagbemileke Awoyemi, 19, was arrested in Victoria Road, Wisbech, yesterday afternoon (Sunday 13 March).

He has since been charged with:

Theft of a pedal cycle from outside Asda in North End on 5 March

Theft from Asda, North End, between 5 and 10 March

Robbery at Harecroft Stores, Harecroft Road, including theft of cash, on 7 March

Possession of a knife in a public place, namely Harecroft Road, on 7 March

Robbery of a woman, including theft of a mobile phone, in Union Street on 9 March

Possession of a knife in a public place, namely Victoria Road, on 13 March

Awoyemi, of North Brink, Wisbech, has been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today.