Man charged in connection with robberies

A 58-year-old man has been charged in connection with five robberies in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Gary Moore has been charged with five counts of robbery which relate to:

• A robbery at a shop in Exploration Drive, Leicester on 22 June
• A robbery at a business in Granby Street, Leicester on 26 June
• A robbery at a business in Lower Parliament Steet, Nottingham on 27 June 2026
• A robbery at a bookmakers in Stamford Street, Glenfield on 28 June
• A robbery at a shop in Stephenson Drive, New Parks on 2 July

Moore, of HMP Hatfield Lakes in Doncaster, has also been charged with escaping lawful custody, possession of a bladed article in a public place, possession of class A drugs and two counts of possession of an imitation firearm.

Moore was arrested in Derby last night (Thursday 16 July) and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’’ Court tomorrow (Saturday).

A 33-year-old man has also been charged in connection with these incidents. Further information can be found here.