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'Croaky-voiced' gunman on run after Grayshott robbery | |
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An armed robber with a "croaky voice" is on the run after a gunpoint robbery at a supermarket, police have said. | An armed robber with a "croaky voice" is on the run after a gunpoint robbery at a supermarket, police have said. |
He entered the Sainsbury's Local store in Grayshott, Hampshire, shortly after 22:45 GMT on Saturday and threatened staff with a black handgun. | He entered the Sainsbury's Local store in Grayshott, Hampshire, shortly after 22:45 GMT on Saturday and threatened staff with a black handgun. |
Police also said the man, who spoke with a local accent, wore two pairs of gloves - one black leather, and another "like washing-up gloves" on top. | Police also said the man, who spoke with a local accent, wore two pairs of gloves - one black leather, and another "like washing-up gloves" on top. |
An accomplice waited by the door during the raid, police said. | An accomplice waited by the door during the raid, police said. |
The men made off with cash from the tills and fled. | The men made off with cash from the tills and fled. |
The gunman was described as white, about 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in tall, of small and skinny build, with tanned and weathered-looking skin. | The gunman was described as white, about 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in tall, of small and skinny build, with tanned and weathered-looking skin. |
He was wearing a grey hooded top, faded dark blue jeans, black heavy-duty work boots and a scarf over his face. | He was wearing a grey hooded top, faded dark blue jeans, black heavy-duty work boots and a scarf over his face. |
The second man was wearing similar clothing. | The second man was wearing similar clothing. |
Three members of staff and a customer were in the Headley Road store at the time of the raid. No-one was injured. | Three members of staff and a customer were in the Headley Road store at the time of the raid. No-one was injured. |
Det Sgt Oliver Lage of Hampshire Constabulary said: "This is a very unusual incident in a rural community. It has obviously left those who were inside the store very shocked but thankfully uninjured. | Det Sgt Oliver Lage of Hampshire Constabulary said: "This is a very unusual incident in a rural community. It has obviously left those who were inside the store very shocked but thankfully uninjured. |
He urged anyone with information to contact police. | He urged anyone with information to contact police. |
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