DETECTIVES, hunting a gang who robbed a girl at knifepoint, have renewed their calls for help in catching the crooks.
The Gazette told how the young girl was threatened and robbed at knifepoint in Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, at 5.30pm on Thursday, March 18.
The thieves stole a mobile from the victim worth £100.
Police have arrested one man in connection with the robbery, but are still trying to trace six others.
Five of the wanted men are described as black while the sixth man was white.
Police believe the white man is from the East London area.
Anyone who recognises any of the gang from the images can contact Det Con Rob Brook, at South Ockendon CID, on 0300 3334444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
* An 18-year-old man from East Ham was arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed until Monday, October 4.
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