Robert Dorkings, 36, of Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, has been charged with the following:

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Three counts of robbery
Three counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
Two counts of making off without payment
One count of theft from a shop
One count of possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place
One count of possession of class A drug
One count of acquiring/using/possessing criminal property
One count of fraudulently using a registration mark/registration document
One count of using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third-party insurance
One count of driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence

He appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday, April 3).

He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday, May 2.

The charges relate to offences which are alleged to have been committed in Borehamwood, Bushey, Bushey Heath, Radlett, Hatfield, Edgware and Harrow between Sunday, March 5 and Saturday, April 1.

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