Update following the Police Operation in Hemel Hempstead last Wednesday (16 July)

Dear Resident

Four people have been charged and investigations are continuing following an operation in #HemelHempstead.

Multiple people were arrested after several warrants were executed in the town last Wednesday (16 July).

Officers from various teams, led by the Public Order Crime Team, have since worked together to progress multiple separate investigations and secure charges from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

• Two people have been charged with robbery and remanded into custody.

• One person has been charged and remanded for theft.

• One person has been charged with shoplifting.

• One person located and sent to court for breaching their court order (electronic tag).

• Four people have been bailed while enquiries continue into large-scale fuel thefts.

• Three people have been bailed in connection with an ongoing investigation into bulk shoplifting offences.

• Three wanted files were closed, with two people being remanded into custody.

Following the operation, the Neighbourhood Policing Team set up a community engagement stall in the area the next day, to allow people to meet with officers and discuss any issues or concerns.

Dacorum Chief Inspector Paul Stanbridge said: “I hope this operation reassures members of the public that we do take their concerns seriously and will respond accordingly. The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is committed to working with the community and local partners to ensure that Hemel Hempstead is a safe place for all.”