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New Forest armed robber: Police release voice recording | New Forest armed robber: Police release voice recording |
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A recording of an armed robber speaking on the phone who struck twice in the New Forest a year ago, has been released by police. | A recording of an armed robber speaking on the phone who struck twice in the New Forest a year ago, has been released by police. |
On the anniversary of the first robbery, detectives have issued an extended and enhanced sound clip. | On the anniversary of the first robbery, detectives have issued an extended and enhanced sound clip. |
In the first incident on 5 December 2012, a man was forced at gunpoint to drive his Porsche to a cash machine and withdraw hundreds of pounds. | |
Nine days later a couple were robbed in their home and the woman taken hostage. | Nine days later a couple were robbed in their home and the woman taken hostage. |
Police believe the robberies are linked and the suspect's local knowledge indicates he is from the New Forest area. | Police believe the robberies are linked and the suspect's local knowledge indicates he is from the New Forest area. |
They hope someone will recognise the voice in the recording which comes from a victim's phone. | They hope someone will recognise the voice in the recording which comes from a victim's phone. |
He is described as white, about 5ft 10in to 6ft tall, of slim to medium build and about 40 to 55 years old. | He is described as white, about 5ft 10in to 6ft tall, of slim to medium build and about 40 to 55 years old. |
He may have been carrying a black rucksack with a blue stripe down the middle. | He may have been carrying a black rucksack with a blue stripe down the middle. |
The first robbery took place in Brockenhurst at about 06:30 GMT on Wednesday 5 December 2012. | |
The gunman subsequently stole the Porsche before abandoning it near a railway bridge in Sway. | The gunman subsequently stole the Porsche before abandoning it near a railway bridge in Sway. |
The second, on Friday 14 December, was in Lymington and happened at about 09:30 GMT. | The second, on Friday 14 December, was in Lymington and happened at about 09:30 GMT. |
The woman taken hostage was returned home unharmed before the gunman, who was dressed in a fluorescent vest and swimming goggles, stole the car, which was later abandoned. | The woman taken hostage was returned home unharmed before the gunman, who was dressed in a fluorescent vest and swimming goggles, stole the car, which was later abandoned. |
Officers are to carry out anniversary visits to Tilebarn Lane in Brockenhurst and new posters are being put up in the area. | Officers are to carry out anniversary visits to Tilebarn Lane in Brockenhurst and new posters are being put up in the area. |
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