Middlesbrough men arrested and charged with robbery at the Dolcie Dessert Emporium in Northallerton

At 7.03pm on Sunday 4 August 2024, a robbery at the Dolcie Dessert Emporium on Zetland Street in Northallerton was reported to North Yorkshire Police.

The tips jar and some perishable goods were taken.

Following enquiries with support from Cleveland Police and British Transport Police, three men from Middlesbrough were arrested in connection with the incident on Monday (12 August).

Two of the suspects, 48-year-old Graham Simms and 38-year-old Joseph Spencer, both of no fixed address in Middlesbrough, have been charged with robbery and appeared at York Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 14 August 2024).

They have been remanded in custody and will appear at Teesside Crown Court on 11 September 2024 at 10.30am.

A 42-year-old man was released without charge.

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are still urged to come forward.

Please email the officer in the case, DC Quita Readman from Northallerton CID, at [email protected].

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12240140183 when providing details.