AN APOLOGETIC armed robber said sorry to terrified Co-Op staff members before threatening them and stealing cash.

The suspect carried a knife and entered the Co-Op in Main Road, Yapton, at about 10.55pm on Saturday.

He made threats to three staff members and stole money from the tills before making an apology.

Detective Constable Louise Clark of Chichester Investigations said: “The three staff members have been left traumatised and support is being provided.

“It is unusual for a robber to apologise for his actions at the time of the incident and we are appealing to him to hand himself in.

“The man was wearing a dark grey zip-up hooded top with the hood up, blue jeans, black gloves, a balaclava and grey Adidas trainers with white stripes down the side.

“We do not believe this incident is linked to any other incident. If anyone recognises this man or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area report any information to us immediately."

Contact 101 quoting reference 1557 of 28/07.