Wim Hoonhout of the Central Netherlands police lists: violent street robberies, robberies, firearms violence, ram raids and robberies. According to him, more and more young boys are involved in this. “The nature of the offenses is changing. Where twenty years ago you stole a roll of licorice at the candy store, you now see that the starting offense – the first time you come into contact with the police and justice – of a young person is many times heavier. is a whole new phenomenon.”
From street robbery to robbery: police concerned about young boys in serious crime
