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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. | |
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. |
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