A woman has appeared in court after allegedly stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods from a shopping centre in south Essex.
The alleged thefts took place at Lakeside Shopping Centre and involved more than £2,500 worth of clothing and household items.
Latoyah Williams, 37, of Gilpin Crescent, Upper Edmonton, has been charged with eight counts of shop theft.
The charges relate to incidents that reportedly took place between June 26 and November 7, 2025.
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An investigation by the Lakeside Neighbourhood Policing Team led to the charges.
Ms Williams is accused of stealing items including clothing and cushions from several shops at Lakeside Shopping Centre and Lakeside Retail Park.
She is also accused of thefts from a Next store in Chelmer Village Retail Park, Chelmsford.
Ms Williams appeared before Medway magistrates on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
She was granted bail with the condition that she does not enter the Lakeside retail area in its entirety.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Basildon Magistrates’ Court.
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