Hull boy praised for chasing robber Femi Williams
A SCHOOLBOY who chased a robber has been commended by a judge.
Steven Willetts, 11, gave chase to Femi Williams, 38, on his bike after he spotted the robber grabbing the takings from estate agent manager Laura Wardby as she made her way to the bank.
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Snatched takings: Femi Williams
Williams' partner Georgiana Koroma, 29, worked as a rent collector for Property Investment Portfolio Estate Agents in Anlaby Road, west Hull.
She conspired with Williams to steal the takings when they were being transported to the bank.
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When Steven saw the offence taking place he cycled after Williams and called the police, telling them of his location in Plane Street, west Hull.
The youngster lost sight of him but Williams was later caught after he left his DNA on a cup of water in a house he had been hiding in.
Judge Mark Bury commended the boy's bravery and awarded him a £50 reward.
Williams and Koroma both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal between April 16 to 21. Williams also pleaded guilty to robbery on April 20.
Judge Bury sentenced Williams to 12 months imprisonment.
Koroma was given a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work in the community.
She had only been working at the firm for a month when the pair plotted to steal from it.
Koroma tipped Williams off on two occasions when the manager left for the bank.
On the first occasion, on April 17, Williams failed to turn up on time, despite Koroma texting him.
Then on April 17, Koroma sent three text messages to Williams saying "She has it in her hand", "She's leaving" and finally "I cannot believe you missed her, all you had to do was be on time".
Three days later the pair tried again and were successful.
Hull Crown Court heard Williams placed a pair of tights over his head, opened Ms Wardby's car door and grabbed her bag containing the money.
Prosecutor Jharna Jobes said: "As she put her seatbelt on, the driver's door opened and Williams was there wearing a mask.
"At first she thought it was a joke but soon realised it was not. Williams repeatedly said 'give me the bag' and he ran off with it."
Williams and Koroma, who have two young children together, stole £2,187.38 of takings from the company, which has never been recovered.
Williams' barrister Anil Murray said they came up with the "crazy idea" to combat their debts.
He said: "They were trying to make ends meet. They were in debt and about to be evicted from their house."




Comments
by d108tearn
Thursday, October 18 2012, 8:16AM
“kinda inclined to agree with some of the comments on here pointing out that there are several very sad *******s in hull with no lives of their own.. I would say to Ghost writer if you do indeed have kids why dont you spend time with them instead of sitting online writing ill informed racist comments that actaully contradict a persons human rights, really who the hell are you to question anyones right to having children you sit like a skunk of society online waiting for people to "like" your comments so you can feel better about yourself and gain some form of self esteem or self worth ,comments on some half wit site isnot quite the same as respect in the real world and definatley nothing like the love a child gives. someone give "getalife12" a medal for speaking up against this pathetic idiot.”
by ghostwriter69
Thursday, October 18 2012, 6:29AM
“getalife12
Wrong again! Story of your life?”
by d108tearn
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:11PM
“a lot of inconsistent sentencing by the hull judges, recent articles have seen people stealing 30 plus thousand from their work , a lady take over 12 thousand from frail and elderly and not so long back a young man robbing an old lady after lobbing a fire extinguisher through her window all escape prison. Whats the crack there then??? as long as your white with a good excuse you'll escape with a slap on the wrist and some litter picking????”
by getalife12
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 7:49PM
“"ghostwriter69"
obviously the words of a seedless man!!!”
by ghostwriter69
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 7:28PM
“getalife12
I think very few pe4ople have ever felt the unconditional love of a child - well not for long anyway. Most kids rebel as they grow up and lead their parents quite a dance for a number of years.
But what has that got to do with my comment, that as someone who had no NI number or birth certificate and no way of obtaining work, how did he think he was in a position to start a family? Obviously when he made this decision his children hadn't been born - duhh - so he had no idea what it would be like to have a family. Especially as he told such a tale about his own unhappy upbringing.
And not having the means to bring up children condemns them to a bad upbringing - though hang on a minute. As a tax payer I'll be paying to bring them up. Sorted then.”
by thesnooper
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 7:23PM
“its about time we started revoking foreigners right to stay here once they have been convicted of crime, we have enough crims of our own that we cant get rid of”
by strummer1961
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 6:33PM
“Should have gave the lad another £50 to 'chase' him back to from whence he F*****G came.....Then another £50 to get rid of her as well.
But it's alright m'lord,the good old tax payer will pick up the tab...”
by getalife12
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 5:08PM
“I think its very telling that the local rag has given this story such prominence, with murders and rapists receiving less media attention, and then you read comments from habitual finger pointers like ghostwriter who obviously has never felt the unconditional love of a child and then you realize, This is hull and what more would you expect.”
by GCtheDJ
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 3:33PM
“The cash has never been recovered? So they're not in debt now?”
by GetRealPlease
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 12:38PM
“One pat on the back and two slaps across the face required then. Well done Steven that was quick thinking.”