Two men charged following multiple Chester thefts

By Dherran Titherington 17th Apr 2026

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Local News by Dherran Titherington 17th Apr 2026

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The pair appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 April (Image via: Ryan Parker)

Two men have been charged following a number of thefts in Chester.

Valentin Bozu and Laurentiu Mocanu, both of Marksbury Road, Bristol, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 17 April. They were remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 29 May.

Both Bozu, 25, and Mocanu, 40, have been charged with one count of theft from a person, one count of theft from a motor vehicle, four counts of attempted theft from a person, and one count of theft from a shop.

Bozu has also been charged with possession of cannabis.

The charges relate to multiple offences which took place in Chester on Wednesday 15 April.

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