Teenagers admit to multiple robbery charges in Bedfordshire
The pair of youths targeted victims over several days in November last year
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to multiple robbery offences after working together to target victims in Bedfordshire in November 2025.
The boys, aged 16 and 17, cannot be named for legal reasons.
The 17-year-old appeared in court on 21st January and admitted to five counts of robbery and three attempted robberies committed across two days last November. He had earlier pleaded guilty to three driving offences, including failing to stop, dangerous driving, and driving without a licence during a hearing on 23rd December.
The 16-year-old admitted to six robbery charges, five of which involve the same victims. He also pleaded guilty to an additional attempted robbery on Halloween and an assault on a police officer.
Both teenagers are due to appear in court for sentencing on 25th February.
Detective Constable Laura McDonagh of Bedfordshire Police said:
“These offences had a significant impact on the victims. Supporting those affected has been central to our investigation, and I want to acknowledge the courage and cooperation shown by the victims throughout this process.
We understand that incidents like this can be unsettling for the wider community. I want to reassure residents that we take these matters extremely seriously and that robust action has been taken to identify those responsible.
We will continue working closely with local communities and partner agencies to prevent further offending and ensure people feel safe in their day-to-day lives.”
Bedfordshire Police added that personal robberies often increase during darker evenings, and the force has been working on several measures to tackle the issue. These include high-visibility patrols, collaborating with local authorities to implement preventative measures such as improving lighting or temporary CCTV, and running operations aimed at catching criminals involved in such offences.