North Hampton Teen Arrested After Robbery In Depot Square

HAMPTON, NH — Two teens are facing a number of charges after a robbery in Hampton Saturday. Around 5 p.m. police were sent to the area of Depot Square for a report of an assault incident. According to Deputy Chief David Hobbs, a group of individuals pulled into the square in a black SUV and assaulted a victim.

During the investigation of the incident, police learned that it was not only an assault but also a robbery. Cameron Ayers, 18, of North Hampton, was accused of punching the victim in the stomach during the robbery and a short time after the incident, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, witness tampering, and simple assault. Police found Ayers, Hobbs noted, in the area of Church Street about an hour later.

"Ayers was charged with conspiracy to commit the crime of robbery for using physical force on the victim in order to remove a bag containing cash and personal property of the victim," Hobbs said. "Ayers was also charged with tampering with witnesses and intimidation for the act of assault in retaliation for information provided to police for an ongoing criminal case."

About 24 hours later, a juvenile was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, tampering with witnesses and informants, and second-degree-simple assault.

Hobbs said the incident is still being investigated and more charges are expected.

Anyone with information about the robbery incident is asked to contact Hampton police at 603-929-4444.

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