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Starbucks armed robbery thwarted by police in drive-thru | Starbucks armed robbery thwarted by police in drive-thru |
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A pair of armed robbers got more than they bargained for when their heist at a takeaway coffee shop was interrupted by police parked in the drive-thru. | A pair of armed robbers got more than they bargained for when their heist at a takeaway coffee shop was interrupted by police parked in the drive-thru. |
Northamptonshire Police Armed Response Vehicle tweeted that the raid happened at a Starbucks in St James Retail Park, Northampton at about 05:00 BST. | Northamptonshire Police Armed Response Vehicle tweeted that the raid happened at a Starbucks in St James Retail Park, Northampton at about 05:00 BST. |
Two men threatened staff with weapons and took cash, but "didn't account" for police buying coffee at the same time. | Two men threatened staff with weapons and took cash, but "didn't account" for police buying coffee at the same time. |
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody. | A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody. |
No information was given about the second man said to be involved. | No information was given about the second man said to be involved. |
Starbucks said in a statement: "We will continue to help the police with their investigation and our priority remains supporting our store team." |
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