16 year old charged with theft after incident involving 15 teens in Northampton

The teenagers entered a shop, assaulted a member of staff, stole stock and caused damage

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 7th May 2025

A second arrest has been made as Northamptonshire Police investigate an anti-social behaviour incident at a shop in Northampton.

At around 8pm on the 29th of April officers received a report that up to 15 young people had entered a store in Drapery, assaulted a member of staff, stolen stock and damaged the store.

A 16-year-old Northampton boy arrested on suspicion of robbery on Friday, May 2, has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

A second 16-year-old Northampton boy was arrested on Sunday, May 4, and was subsequently charged with one count of theft from a shop, with enquiries continuing into other alleged offences.

Police are working to identify the other people involved. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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