Friday, March 28, 2014

Lone Linthorpe Road shop assistant threatened with scissors in robbery


POlice release CCTV images of man they wish to speak to in connection with robbery at the 24 Hour Shop in Middlesbrough




A lone shop assistant was threatened with a pair of scissors in a robbery at a Middlesbrough shop.


Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident, that happened at around 10.25pm on Saturday 22nd March at the 24 Hour Shop on Linthorpe Road.


A struggle ensued and a passer-by assisted in restraining the suspect and disarming him, before he made off along Linthorpe Road.


No one was injured in the attack.


It is believed that the man in the CCTV images may be able to assist with enquiries.


He is described as a white male, aged 22-25 years old, around 5ft 8” - 5 ft 10” tall.


He is described as having a clean complexion, strong build and was wearing a grey hat which was pulled over his eyes, a black fleece top, jeans and white shoes.


Any one who may know the identity of the man is asked to contact DC Paul Whitehouse on the non-emergency 101 number or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.



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