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Thursday, February 09 2012

Armed robbery at newsagent

by Keyan Milanian

kmilanian@thekmgroup.co.uk

Robbers wearing balaclavas made off with hundreds of pounds after targeting a newsagent last night (Wednesday).

The Forbuoys shop, at the junction of Orion Road and Leander Road, Rochester, was targeted by the thieves at 9.30pm.

Just under £400 was taken from the shop.

A police spokesman, said: “Two men wearing balaclavas pulled down to hide their faces, went into the shop and demanded money. One of the men forced open the till from which just under £400 in cash was taken.

“The two men then ran out of the shop with the money in a white plastic bag. It is believed they went along Pennant Road after leaving the shop.”

The first man is about 5ft 7ins, of slim build, with local accent, wearing a grey hooded top. He sounded quite young.

The second man was of similar height and build, also with a local accent.

He was wearing white trainers, a grey hooded top over a dark-coloured tracksuit with three white stripes down the sleeve.

It is believed one of the men was armed.

A woman working at the newsagents said she was unable to comment.

A spokeswoman for Martin McColl, which owns Forbuoys newsagents, said: “It’s actually in the hands of police so we don’t give statements at that time.”

Anyone who was in the area at the time or who thinks they may have seen the men is urged to contact police on 01622 690 690.

Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You may be eligible for a cash reward.

Thursday, March 18 2010

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