CCTV images released after schoolgirls robbed at South Norwood tram stop
by Ross Lidbetter
ross.lidbetter@essnmedia.co.uk
CCTV images have been released after a 12-year-old schoolgirl was pulled to the ground by her hair and her friend's phone taken.
British Transport Police (BTP) officers have released images of two girls they would like to identify and talk to in connection with the incident at the Arena tram stop, in Albert Road, South Norwood.
PC Andy James, of Croydon BTP, said the victim, a 12-year-old from Croydon, was waiting for a tram at Sandilands tram stop around 3.30pm.
PC James said: "As a tram approached, the victim became aware of two youths, aged around 16, standing next to her, one of whom was trying to steal her phone from her blazer pocket.
"When the victim asked what the youth was doing she replied that she was only joking and went and stood with the other youth."
Later, when the victim and a friend left the tram at Arena, they were approached by the two youths.
One of them demanded the victim hand her phone over before grabbing her and wrenching her to the ground by her hair and threatening to punch her if she didn't comply.
When the victim's friend, also 12 and from Anerley, offered her phone in an attempt to stave off the attackers, one of the youths snatched it and the pair fled the scene.
PC James said: "This was a frightening and intimidating ordeal for the victims, who at only 12-years-old had absolutely no chance of defending themselves against this pair.
"We have made local enquiries into this incident and would like to identify and speak to the two youths pictured in the CCTV images.
"If you recognise either of them, please get in touch."
The incident happened on Wednesday March 31.
* Anyone with any information about the incident or who recognises either of the youths pictured in the CCTV images is asked to contact BTP on 0800 40 50 40 quoting incident B8 LSA of 22/07/10 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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by misterkipling, croydon`
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 5:14PM
“So we are all agreed, the general outcome is the next person they rob needs to be slow enough to rob from a wheelchair”
by Anon, Anon
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 4:29PM
“Oh they will get their commupance one day and what i wouldn't give to be on that bus with them for 5 mins , I can promise you 2 nasty little girls that you wouldn't last 2 mins bring it on bit*ches”
by hecticmum4ever, surrey
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 7:55AM
“It has to be said its disgusting and sad that our kids cant even have a mobile phone, without being robbed and beaten down like a dog.
Forever you faces will be known for this, and when you have your children saldy karma will teach you a lesson then.
If there is a decent bone in your body, hand yourselves in, as before long your so called m8s boos (whatever the term you use ) will do it for you.
YOUR KARMA IS WAITING TO LOCK YOU AWAY...ITS JUST A MATTER OF WHEN NOT IF....yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
P.S. WHITE KIDS ARE INTO ROBBING MORE AND MORE THESE DAYS ITS A FACT NOT A FANTASY sadly!!
Giving your kids the latest latest and money after money PARENTS U HAVE BEEN WARNED TURNS THEM INTO MONSTERS LIKE THESE.
Time has come where the decent parents took control again....as the heres a tenner NOW GET LOST mentaility, NEVER CHECKING TO SEE WHO THEY ARE MIXING ITH as long as they are out of their parents way.Have had conrtol for way way way to long.
Kids are dying being beaten because they r fat thin black white asian etc etc, worse still its about you have what I want or you have what I can sell to get what I want so hand it over OR I BEAT U TILL U HAND IT OVER we do need this to STOP AND STOP NOW!!
To the 2 darlings you will one day find peace from all of this....and know that your parents love you and will contuine to raise into loving kind human beings.”
by Dave, Beckenham
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 12:30AM
“They're gonna get you two girls. it's only a matter of time.
If that was my daughter you picked on i wouldn't want the police to catch you. i'd find you myself and only need 20 minutes with you.”
by ken, croydon
Monday, July 26 2010, 4:20PM
“test man, of course whites rob people aswell but not as much as blacks so maybe you need to educate yourself more about the facts........”