Robbery in Slough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a shop in Slough this morning (5/7).
At about 10.15am, a man walked into Ladbrokes in Bath Road, Slough near the junction with Cranbourne Road. He looked around and then left the premises.
Two other men then entered the shop. One approached the manager, who was behind the counter, and produced a firearm before demanding money. The robber fired the weapon, which made a loud noise, but no bullets were discharged.
The manager handed over an amount of cash, but the robbers then tried to break through the security door. They were unsuccessful in their attempt and ran out of the shop. The manager was not injured in the incident, but he was left shaken.
The first man to enter the premises is white, in his mid twenties, 6ft, slim, with short brown hair and an unshaven face. He was wearing a white polo shirt with red stripes and blue jeans, and spoke with an East European accent.
The man with the firearm has a dark complexion, is in his mid twenties, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins, medium build, with heavy stubble. He was wearing a blue hooded top and possibly a cap, and also spoke with a foreign accent.
The third man is also dark-skinned, in his mid twenties, about 5ft 8ins, medium build, with a long face and long nose. He was wearing a black hooded top and green cap.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, and has not yet come forward, is asked to contact Det Con Richard Jarvis in Slough CID on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough