Witness appeal following robberies in Guildford Town Centre

We are appealing for witnesses following two robberies in Guildford Town Centre this evening (5 April). 

Officers were initially called at around 6:20pm following reports of a member of the public being robbed whilst on the high street. A second robbery was then reported shortly afterwards. A number of officers were in attendance and were assisted by NPAS to locate the suspects.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were arrested shortly after 8pm in connection with this investigation. They remain in custody.

None of the victims sustained any injuries but were left shaken. 

We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the robberies or anything suspicious in Guildford Town Centre today to contact us and assist with our investigation.

If you have any information, please contact us quoting PR/P22071044 via:

• Webchat using the chat button on the right hand side of the page
• Our online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.