A PAIR of thieves armed with a knife threatened staff at a Reading bookmaker last night. Now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A branch of the Coral chain of bookies was targeted by the robbers between 8pm and 8.15pm last night (Friday, November 26).
The two offenders threatened a staff member with a knife, before making off with £700 in cash. The victim, a man aged in his twenties, was not injured.
The bookmakers was closed today.
Thames Valley Police said the first offender was wearing a black top, grey jogging bottoms and black shoes.
He also wore blue gloves and a face mask and was carrying an orange plastic bag.
The second offender was wearing a black hooded jacket with white sleeves, black tracksuit bottoms, black shoes, and was also wearing blue gloves and a face mask.
In a statement, investigating officer PC Josh Gillespie, based at Reading police station, said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim, who thankfully was not injured in the incident.
“I am appealing to anybody who was in the area of Whitley Street between 8pm and 8.30pm on Friday, and believe that they witnessed this incident, to please contact Thames Valley Police.”
He added: “I would also be keen to hear from anybody who has dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area to get in touch if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation.
“You can call us on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43210535931.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
