Armed robbery at Newark bookies

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a bookmakers in Newark yesterday evening.

Staff were threatened with what was believed to be a handgun by a masked white male who entered the branch of Ladbrokes on Bowbridge Road at around 9.20pm.

No one was injured but a quantity of cash was stolen by the offender. No customers were in the shop at the time.

The robber is described as around 5ft 11ins-6ft tall and of medium build. He was wearing a black balaclava and a dark jacket.

A couple living opposite expressed their shock at what had happened on what is a busy thoroughfare with a Londis convenience store and fish and chip shop too, both of which were open at the time of the robbery.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in Bowbridge Road at around that time or who knows anything about it should telephone Nottinghamshire Police on 0300 300 99 99, extension 809 7632. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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