A 17-year-old was arrested after six phones were stolen in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, on Nov. 22, 2025.

A series of robberies in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, on November 22, 2025, prompted a large-scale police investigation. Officers from Essex Police’s Criminal Investigation Department and Serious Crime Directorate are reviewing CCTV, doorbell, and dashcam footage following incidents around 8:50 p.m. in the Pastures area. A 17-year-old was arrested near Hatfield Peverel train station, and six mobile phones were recovered. Authorities are urging witnesses and anyone with information to come forward, referencing incident 1115, and encourage anonymous tips via Crimestoppers. Police have increased their presence in the area as the investigation continues.