Armed robbery on Canvey (From Echo)
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Armed robbery on Canvey
9:41am Monday 29th October 2012 in News
AN ARMED robber burst into an off licence on Canvey and threatened staff with a knife.
He struck at Bargain Booze, in Long Road, at about 7pm on Saturday October 27 and took a three figure sum of cash.
He was wearing a stocking over his face, blue jeans and a beige, zip-up jacket, white and black trainers and is described as chubby build and average height.
Despite a thorough search of the area by police, the suspect was not located and they appeal for anyone with any information about his identity.
Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident is urged to contact Det Con Rory Scarlett at Southend Police Station, Target team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Comments(2)
John T Pharro
says...
2:44pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Eric Whim wrote:Yes and rather makes a mockery of the PMs claim that crime is down.
Armed robbery seems to be a weekly occurrence on the Island doesn't it?
Not my experience on Canvey. Having lived on Canvey since 1970 I cannot recall any armed robberies until about 5 years ago.
Eric Whim says...
11:38am Mon 29 Oct 12