Sefora Mazarache

Sefora Mazarache, a 27-year-old woman from Jessop Street, Manchester, has been involved in a public criminal case in the UK, leading to her imprisonment for attempted robbery.

Key Facts and Legal Proceedings:

• Arrest and Charges: Mazarache was arrested on January 14, 2026, along with two other women, Geta Schian and Geneza Dumitru, on suspicion of theft and robbery-related offenses. She was subsequently charged with robbery, attempted robbery, theft from person, and attempted theft from person.
• Court Appearance: On January 16, 2026, Mazarache was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court.
• Crimes Committed: Mazarache and her accomplices were involved in a series of thefts and robberies targeting lone women in Manchester city centre between October 2025 and January 2026. Their method involved distracting and charming victims, often with hugs and compliments, before stealing their jewellery or other belongings.
• October 9, 2025: Mazarache approached a mother walking with her son in Rusholme, complimented them, and then attempted to pull a ring from the woman's finger, causing pain. She also tried to snatch the woman's mobile phone.
• November 27, 2025: Mazarache and Schian approached a woman on Oxford Road, grabbed and hugged her, asked for food or money, and then stole a gold bracelet from her wrist under an archway.
• January 10, 2026: Mazarache, Schian, and Dumitru approached a woman waiting on Oxford Street, attempting to remove a ring from her finger before fleeing when she shouted for help. Later the same day, Mazarache and Schian stole an antique jade bracelet from a 97-year-old woman who was using a walking aid and waiting for her husband on Dale Street. This incident was captured on CCTV.
• Sentencing: On July 6, 2026, at Manchester Crown Court, Sefora Mazarache was sentenced to 38 months (3 years and 2 months) in prison for attempted robbery. The trio received a combined total of over six years in prison.