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Reading man charged with robbery in Tilehurst

Jake Clothier by Jake Clothier
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 3:20 pm
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Gavin Mackie, of Josephine Court, has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty robbery of a post office in Tilehurst.

Gavin Mackie, of Josephine Court, has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty robbery of a post office in Tilehurst.

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FOLLOWING a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for a robbery in Tilehurst.

Gavin Mackie, aged 30, of Josephine Court, Reading, was sentenced to four years in prison at Reading Crown Court on Monday, May 15.

He pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and one count of possession of a bladed article.

At approximately 4.45pm on Wednesday, March 23, this year, Mackie jumped over the counter in the Post Office on School Road while holding a kitchen knife.

Mackie then forced a staff member to open the till, from which he stole a large quantity of cash before leaving.

The shop manager chased Mackie but lost sight of him along Armour Road.

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CCTV captured the incident in full and a fingerprint from the scene was identified as Mackie’s.

On Monday, April 11, he was arrested at his home address and clothing that matched what the man was wearing on the CCTV footage was seized.

Mackie was charged the same day.

In addition, the staff member positively identified him in an identity procedure.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Phil Marchant, based at Reading police station, said: “I’m pleased for the victim that justice has been served as this was a terrifying ordeal for them while they were at work.

“I would like to thank them for putting their trust in us to investigate this horrible crime which has resulted in the offender pleading guilty and being jailed due to the strength of our investigation.

“Tackling knife crime remains a priority for the force and we are committed to bringing those that use knives to commit crimes to justice.

“We will not tolerate such criminality within Reading and the wider Thames Valley.”

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