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Hunt on after robbery in Tunbridge Wells newsagents

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POLICE are hunting a man who pulled a knife on shop staff during a robbery in Tunbridge Wells.
A man entered the Bungalow Stores, Powdermill Lane, just before 8pm on Wednesday, October 14, and demanded the owner hand over money from the till.
When the owner refused, the man produced a knife and repeated his demand. The owner handed over a small amount of cash and a packet of Mayfair cigarettes and the man left the shop. It is unknown which direction he headed. The shop owner was not injured.
The man is described as white, 16 to 20 years old, 6ft, wearing a black 'hoody’ top and white three quarter length tracksuit bottoms.
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact police on 01732 379217 (if possible quoting reference 14913) or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Information can also be emailed to appeals.westkent@kent.pnn.police.uk

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