Appeal for information following robbery at Bishops Waltham betting shop

Officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a betting shop in Bishops Waltham.

At 2.05pm on Monday, 21 October the offender walked into Betting Ltd on Brook Street.

He was wearing what appeared to be a homemade balaclava and was holding a knife

He walked to the counter, where he jumped over it, and demanded the staff open the safe.  When the safe was opened, he took a quantity of cash, and then ran off.

The offender is described as; white, aged between 20 and 25, between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 7ins and of average build.  He was wearing a black face covering, a dark coloured hooded top with the hood up and dark blue jeans. He spoke with a local accent.

Detective Constable Al Fiori, said: “We’re appealing for anyone with information about this incident to come and speak to us. Were you in the area of Brook Street at the time of the incident? Did you see the offender on his way to or from the betting shop?

“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible by calling Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44190377202.”