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Armed robber threatens shop staff Armed robber threatens shop staff
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Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a shop in Swansea.Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a shop in Swansea.
Staff at the Londis Store in Norfolk Street were threatened by the robber who was carrying a six inch kitchen knife, South Wales Police said. Staff at the Londis store in Norfolk Street were threatened by the robber who was carrying a six inch kitchen knife, South Wales Police said.
The robber, whose face was masked by a balaclava, opened the till and stole cash before escaping.The robber, whose face was masked by a balaclava, opened the till and stole cash before escaping.
Det Ch Insp Peter Azzopardi said the shop workers "endured quite an ordeal" and the man must be caught.Det Ch Insp Peter Azzopardi said the shop workers "endured quite an ordeal" and the man must be caught.
The robbery happened at about 2040 BST on Saturday.The robbery happened at about 2040 BST on Saturday.
Officers said the suspect is aged between 20 and 30, approximately 6ft (1.8m) tall, with wide shoulders, and of slim to medium build.Officers said the suspect is aged between 20 and 30, approximately 6ft (1.8m) tall, with wide shoulders, and of slim to medium build.
He was wearing a black and white check shirt, black or dark jeans and a dark full-face balaclava.He was wearing a black and white check shirt, black or dark jeans and a dark full-face balaclava.
After threatening shop staff, he stole cash in £10 and £5 notes from the till. He then left the store, turning left onto Harcourt Street and in the direction of Rhondda Street.After threatening shop staff, he stole cash in £10 and £5 notes from the till. He then left the store, turning left onto Harcourt Street and in the direction of Rhondda Street.
Mr Azzopardi said: " I am appealing for anyone who may know the identity of this individual or has any information about this crime to make contact with the police at Swansea.Mr Azzopardi said: " I am appealing for anyone who may know the identity of this individual or has any information about this crime to make contact with the police at Swansea.
"I am also appealing for anyone who has used this store shortly before or after this incident or was driving in the area at the time to make contact with the police."I am also appealing for anyone who has used this store shortly before or after this incident or was driving in the area at the time to make contact with the police.
"Staff at the store have endured quite an ordeal and it is imperative that this individual is caught and prosecuted.""Staff at the store have endured quite an ordeal and it is imperative that this individual is caught and prosecuted."
Anyone with information should contact Swansea Police on 01792 456999 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111.Anyone with information should contact Swansea Police on 01792 456999 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111.