Multiple women charged with 'pickpocketing' to appear in court
The females were searched and arrested in Oxford City Centre on Friday (August 8) afternoon by central neighbourhood Thames Valley Police.
The officers discovered a 'significant amount of cash' on their person which is suspected to have been taken 'through criminal means'.
Both have since been interviewed and yesterday charges for theft and possession were brought forward.
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A spokesperson for the police said: 'On Friday afternoon, Oxford Central Neighbourhood Officers stopped, searched and arrested two females in Oxford City Centre for pickpocketing.
'The searches discovered a significant amount of cash which is suspected to have been gained through criminal means.
Police officers made the arrests in the city centre (Image: Newsquest) 'Both females were interviewed by Oxford South East Neighbourhood Officers and the case taken to the Crown Prosecution Service.
'Yesterday, charges for theft and possession of criminal property were authorised by the CPS.'
Both women remain in police custody until their appearance in court on Monday morning and have been issued with Community Protection Warnings.
The spokesperson added: 'Both females have been remanded in police custody meaning they will be with us until their court appearance Monday morning, stretching their stay with us in the cells from Friday to Monday!
'The females have also been issued Community Protection Warnings, excluding them from Oxfordshire after their case has been dealt with.'
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