An 18-year-old robber who used a knife to threaten teenage boys and steal high-value clothing and accessories in Gillingham has been jailed for more than seven years.
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Cameron Joseph, of Balmoral Road, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, 23 May, after pleading guilty to two counts of robbery and two counts of possessing a bladed weapon in public.
Targeting Teenagers Near Schools
The first robbery took place on 10 February 2025, when Joseph spotted two teenagers while riding a bus through Gillingham town centre. After getting off, he approached them on Brompton Road, asked personal questions, and offered to buy a Canada Goose jacket. The boys attempted to walk away but saw a knife in his waistband.