Armed robber targets two Southend businesses

6:40pm Sunday 18th November 2012 in Local News

Armed robber targets two Southend businesses Armed robber targets two Southend businesses

POLICE have released the image of a man who they believe carried out two attempted armed robberies in Southend.

The first incident took place at the Chartwell Gallery on Southchurch Road, Southend, at 5pm on Friday.

He attempted to steal a picture frame and demanded cash but ran out of the gallery empty-handed after being contronted by a member of staff.

The staff member reported seeing what they believed to be a handgun in the waistband of his trousers.

Later that evening the same man is believed to have entered the William Hill betting shop on West Street, Southend, and demanded money from the cashier whilst armed with a gun.

The cashier ran out to the back of the shop and the man left empty-handed again.

He is described as white, in his 30s or 40s and of slim to medium build.

The armed robber had a shaven or balding head and was wearing a navy blue zipped-up anorak, dark jumper, black trousers and black trainers at the time of the incidents.

Dc Layla Barker, who is investigating the attempted robberies, said: "The picture of the man is very clear and I hope someone will recognise him and give us a name. Fortunately no one was injured in these two incidents but we need to identify the man as soon as possible."

Anyone who recognises the man should contact the Serious Crime team in Southend on 101 or call police immediately if they see him.

Comments (6)

6:55pm Sun 18 Nov 12

Andycal 172D says...

If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly?
If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly? Andycal 172D

8:28pm Sun 18 Nov 12

KonArtist says...

Andycal 172D wrote:
If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly?
Well the police cant catch criminals now adays so they get us to do it for them.
[quote][p][bold]Andycal 172D[/bold] wrote: If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly?[/p][/quote]Well the police cant catch criminals now adays so they get us to do it for them. KonArtist

9:08am Mon 19 Nov 12

madmax1 says...

Andycal 172D wrote:
If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly?
Yeah good point, wake up Echo, you should have a close up of his face, he could be anyone with a baldy head.

And was wasent an Armed Response Unit sent if he was walking into shops with a gun ?

No wonder out of town criminals see southend as a soft touch.
[quote][p][bold]Andycal 172D[/bold] wrote: If the picture is so clear, how comes we can't make out his face properly?[/p][/quote]Yeah good point, wake up Echo, you should have a close up of his face, he could be anyone with a baldy head. And was wasent an Armed Response Unit sent if he was walking into shops with a gun ? No wonder out of town criminals see southend as a soft touch. madmax1

11:25am Mon 19 Nov 12

jayman says...

what dark days are these where even a man of the cloth is forced to undertake armed robbery. I see the white dog collar under the jacket.. he should have done the zip up to avoid detection
what dark days are these where even a man of the cloth is forced to undertake armed robbery. I see the white dog collar under the jacket.. he should have done the zip up to avoid detection jayman

12:05pm Mon 19 Nov 12

Eric Whim says...

after being contronted


was he 'confronted' or maybe he was 'contorted'
[quote]after being contronted[/quote] was he 'confronted' or maybe he was 'contorted' Eric Whim

3:59pm Mon 19 Nov 12

Brunning999 says...

Is it One Hung Low?
Is it One Hung Low? Brunning999

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