Armed robber strikes at Ashford bookmakers
A man threatened
staff with a kitchen knife before getting away with cash
during a terrifying robbery at an Ashford bookmakers.
The raider struck at the Court
Wurtin premises in Beaver Lane at about 7.15pm Tuesday. A police
spokesman said he showed staff the knife before leaping over
the counter and demanding the till be opened.
After taking the cash, the
robber - described as white but possibly of Eastern European
appearance - ran to a nearby car park. He was seen driving a
black car towards Brookfield Road.
Police said the robber is
between 5ft 8in and 6ft tall, of medium build,
aged around 25, with short, cropped brown hair. He was wearing
a polo short with horizontal stripes.
Nobody was injured in the raid -
but anyone with information is urged to contact police
on 01303 289180 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Thursday, July 02 2009