A MAN in his 20s has been arrested after two 17-year-old boys had their belongings stolen in Basingstoke.
A teenager was walking through the underpass by Roots Hair Salon on Mortimer Lane, on his way back to Basingstoke College of Technology, on September 30.
He was approached by two men who stole his watch and AirPods, according to police.
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Officers also received a report that another 17-year-old boy was approached by two males who stole his phone and bank card near Church Street at approximately 2pm on September 30.
A 21-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on Thursday, October 10, on suspicion of two counts of robbery. The man remains in custody whilst police carry out further enquiries.
A 16-year-old boy from Basingstoke was previously arrested on suspicion of two counts of robbery. He was bailed with conditions, whilst Hampshire Constabulary carry out further enquiries.
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