Police appeal after armed robbery
A MAN threatened a shop staff with a knife in an armed robbery in Harborough town centre.
The incident happened between 4pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, August 25, when a man entered Carphone Warehouse, in The Square, and started to speak to the member of staff in the shop.
After a brief conversation about products in the shop the man pulled out the a knife and demanded the member of staff hand over some of their stock.
At first the member of staff refused but through fear they handed over a number of items to the man.
The man then left the shop and turned left.
The suspect is described as being Asian or of dual-heritage, about 6ft tall, of slim build and had short dark hair.
He was clean shaven, around 24 years old and was wearing a baby blue jumper, dark blue jeans and a pair of trainers.
PC Jess Card, the investigating officer, said: "The member of staff felt threatened by the man and that is why they handed over some items from the shop, we are appealing for anyone with information about the robbery to call us immediately.
"At 4.30pm it would have still been light, so if you were in the area it is very likely that you will have seen him and possibly remember him. Perhaps you recognised him from the area you live in, or maybe you work with him? If so please get in touch and help us with our investigation."
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact PC 4624 Jess Card on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4624.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555111.
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