Officers make two arrests after reports of knifepoint robbery in Derbyshire village – and trace wanted man hiding in property

By Tom Hardwick
Published 23rd Oct 2023, 12:16 BST
Updated 23rd Oct 2023, 12:17 BST
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Police have arrested two people after launching an investigation into an alleged knifepoint robbery in Derbyshire – as well as tracing a wanted man.

Officers from the Bolsover and Clowne Safer Neighbourhood Team have made a number of arrests in recent days – including two in connection with a reported knifepoint robbery.

An SNT spokesperson said: “Over the last seven days the team have been assisting with arrests relating to an emergency prison recall, where the male was located hiding in a house in Creswell.

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“The team also assisted with initial enquiries for a knifepoint robbery in Whitwell at the weekend, where a mobile phone, wallet and e-scooter was stolen. One male was arrested shortly after the incident took place with the e-scooter being recovered.

Officers have made several arrests in Creswell and Whitwell in recent days.Officers have made several arrests in Creswell and Whitwell in recent days.
Officers have made several arrests in Creswell and Whitwell in recent days.

“The following day officers from Whitwell, Creswell and Bolsover arrested a second suspect on suspicion of robbery.

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“Last night the team recovered a moped from Creswell following it being ridden on waste lane near the old pit tip. Enquiries are ongoing as to who was riding the moped before running off.”