Thief who tried to snatch Bridgerton star's phone, and previously stole Aled Jones' Rolex, is jailed
An 18-year-old from London who tried to steal a mobile phone from a Bridgerton actor has been jailed for 22 months after multiple thefts and an assault.
Genevieve Chennour had her phone stolen by Zacariah Boulares, while she was in a Kensington cafe, before fighting back in front of stunned customers.
Isleworth Crown Court heard today how he also stole a rucksack from a blind couple - a 50-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man - dining with their young son at a restaurant in Kensington High Street.
Boulares was arrested at his home on the same day as his 18th birthday.
As he attempted to evade police by climbing out of the window, Boulares told officers: "I specifically target vulnerable people".
Boulares was charged with theft and remanded in custody.
Following his initial charge, he was charged with two more counts of theft and an assault.
He pleaded guilty to all the offences on Thursday, 29 May at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
He was previously been sentenced for threatening to behead singer and radio presenter Aled Jones with a machete as he stole his Rolex in Chiswick.
Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea for the Met, said: "We understand the significant impact that robbery and theft can have on victims – it's an invasive and sometimes violent crime.
"We're committed to protecting Londoners and tackling the kind of criminality carried out by Boulares as we make the capital safer.
"His behaviour showed a blatant disregard for others and their belongings, even going as far to admit that he only targets vulnerable people. I commend the determination of officers who brought him to justice."
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