Knife-point robber strikes at Benfleet off licence

A KNIFE-POINT robber struck at a Benfleet off licence.

He went into Arundel Food & Wine Store, in Arundel Road, and threatened staff with a knife.

They demanded money but when staff refused they ran off empty-handed.

It happened at about 9pm on November 7 but an appeal has only just been released by police.

The assailant was wearing a grey hoodie, grey trousers and was carrying a JD sports bag.

Anyone with information in connection with this attempted robbery is urged to contact detectives at Southend police station on 101.

Comments(12)

Olivia2847 says...
1:57pm Thu 15 Nov 12

Is there a different time zone in Benfleet Watson? My watch says 15.11! Obviously the ace scoop reporters at the P & G Gazette aren't reading all that ticker tape or emptying the pigeon coops often enough! Disgraceful Mr Plod ....

Eric Whim says...
2:08pm Thu 15 Nov 12

He's had a day trip off the Island....

Eric Whim says...
2:08pm Thu 15 Nov 12

He's had a day trip off the Island....

Olivia2847 says...
2:15pm Thu 15 Nov 12

Eric Whim wrote:
He's had a day trip off the Island....
Must have been a weekend then Eric!

TherealIndiana says...
2:23pm Thu 15 Nov 12

Did the staff run off empty handed? Confused.....

SpiffSpaffington1984 says...
2:37pm Thu 15 Nov 12

Why do they keep telling us about these things so long after?

Olivia2847 says...
2:48pm Thu 15 Nov 12

SpiffSpaffington1984 wrote:
Why do they keep telling us about these things so long after?
You had better write to the editor - Mr C Dickens at the address shown, also his crime reporter N.Oddy. At The Pipe and Slippers Gazette, Bleak House, Out of Touch House, Burnt Down Farm Lane, Basildon. They only open their post on Fridays .....

Olivia2847 says...
2:50pm Thu 15 Nov 12

TherealIndiana wrote:
Did the staff run off empty handed? Confused.....
Probably because they have had their hands chopped off for doing it before - sorry! This wont be here for long but had to be said ......

THE FEMALE VICTIM says...
12:58am Fri 16 Nov 12

possibly the same criminal who attempted to rob myself by a knife in basildon town centre on 6th of november

thesouthendone says...
8:27am Fri 16 Nov 12

THE FEMALE VICTIM wrote:
possibly the same criminal who attempted to rob myself by a knife in basildon town centre on 6th of november
"THE FEMALE VICTIM" At least you didn't let it get to you lol

KonArtist says...
2:24pm Fri 16 Nov 12

THE FEMALE VICTIM wrote:
possibly the same criminal who attempted to rob myself by a knife in basildon town centre on 6th of november
i doubt it

THE FEMALE VICTIM says...
2:39am Sat 17 Nov 12

no i didn't let it get to me as i have 2 teenage daughters and if someone doesn't try and do something the next victim may not be so lucky

click2find

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree