A man from Eltham has been charged with multiple offences related to a series of robberies across London. Thomas Loring, 40, of Dunkery Road, was arrested on Wednesday, June 19, as police investigated the string of robberies.
Loring faces several charges, including:
- Conspiracy to commit robbery between February 25, 2024, and June 19, 2024
- Conspiracy to steal between February 25, 2024, and June 19, 2024
- Robbery on Old Kent Road on June 19, 2024
- Possession of an offensive weapon
- Possession of a class B drug
Loring is set to appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 21.
James Dixon, of no fixed address, was also arrested on June 19 and faces the same charges as Loring.
One of the robberies under investigation occurred on Sydney Street, Chelsea, on March 26. According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the “violent” incident involved two men entering a commercial property “armed with hammers.” The perpetrators damaged property outside the shop and stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.
Three victims at the scene were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the robbery.
The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate these incidents and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
