Man sentenced for preying on child he met through Roblox

Carlo Tritta, 19, from Bishopstoke, befriended a 14-year-old girl through the gaming platform Roblox in September 2024 and manipulated her into believing they were in a relationship.

He sent her numerous gifts, food deliveries, and constant messages in what police described as a "campaign of fear and abuse."

When the girl’s mother discovered the abuse, she contacted police, who arrested Tritta in August 2025. He was released on bail with strict conditions not to contact the girl or her mother.

Carlo Tritta has been jailed for 28 months. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

Despite this, he continued to harass the girl, reaching out to her friends, repeatedly messaging her and even sending two cards via Moonpig.com.

Tritta also reported the girl’s mother to child services and tried to have the investigating officer removed from the case.

Detective Constable Jodi Bartlett, who led the investigation, said: "Tritta’s behaviour lays bare the terrifying realities of how criminals use the online world to target and harm vulnerable people. Do you truly know who you, or your child, is speaking to online.

"Gaming platforms should be spaces where people, especially children, are safe. The anonymity of the internet allows dangerous individuals like Tritta to prey on others for their own twisted gain, and the lengths that Tritta went to in order to maintain his abuse of this young girl is shocking.

“The girl and her mother are both to be commended for their bravery which has now resulted in Tritta being put in prison."

On September 5, he travelled to the girl’s home in Manchester, entered through the back door, and confronted her inside. She told him to leave, but he returned 10 minutes later demanding her new phone number, which she refused to give.

The Moonpig card Tritta sent to the victim. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

To get him away from the house, the girl agreed to go to a nearby pub.

The next day, the girl’s mother spotted Tritta hiding behind a garage, but when confronted, he fled.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with perverting the course of justice, receiving a 12 month suspended sentence on December 11.

However, just three days later, Tritta returned to Manchester and again entered the girl’s home.

He confronted both the girl and her mother and damaged a CCTV camera before being arrested once more. He was charged with two counts of intimidating a witness and criminal damage.

A search of Tritta’s phone revealed further offences, leading to charges of making indecent images of a child, engaging in sexual communication with a child, and causing a child aged 13-15 to view a sexual image.

Tritta pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to 28 months in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on April 9.

Detective Superintendent Rod Kenny, head of Child Abuse and Safeguarding for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, also praised the family.

He said: "I would like to take this opportunity to praise the victim and her mother for their bravery in coming forward to report the abuse by Carlo Tritta. It is common for abusers to seek to deter people from seeking help from authorities by making claims that they will not be believed or by driving feelings of fear, embarrassment and shame.

“I have met with the girl’s mother to hear her experience, and to help shape what we in policing can do to arm our communities with the knowledge needed to protect young people online. As part of that meeting, I was so pleased to hear how the girl is flourishing at school, in her friendships and at home.

"I hope this case provides others affected by online abuse the confidence to speak out, and to know that you will be listened to, you will be supported, and we will do everything we can to keep you safe and secure justice."

Anyone with concerns is urged to contact police on 101.