POLICE officers investigating a robbery at the Lakeside shopping centre are appealing for information to identify the victims after four boys were arrested.

The incident, which took place in the old car park near Hollywood Bowl at around 5.20pm yesterday (Saturday, 4 March), was seen on CCTV.

When officers were alerted, they attended the scene and shortly after arrested a 16 year-old from Laindon and three 17 year-olds from Basildon on suspicion of robbery and they are all currently in custody.

However, the victims had left the scene and police are now appealing for information to help identify them

A statement says: "If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/39312/23.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."