Betting shop raided by armed robber

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | 13:33
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Police at Ladbrokes in Ravenswood
Police at Ladbrokes in Ravenswood
POLICE are hunting a knife-wielding raider who struck at an Ipswich betting shop at lunchtime today.

Officers were called to Ladbrokes in Hening Avenue, Ravenswood, at around 11.45am.

Suffolk police said a man entered the betting shop and approached a lone female member of staff before producing a knife and demanding cash.

Some money was handed over, which the robber placed in a white plastic bag before leaving on foot.

He is described as white, aged in his early 20s, about 5ft 8in tall. He had dark stubble all over his face.

He was wearing jeans and a light brown hooded top with the hood up.

The staff member was not injured in the robbery but police said she had been left “extremely shaken”.

Anyone with information should call Pc Ben Hudson at Ipswich CID on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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