Armed robbery in Hove
Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery three days ago on 20 September at Betfred bookmakers in George Street, Hove.
A man approached a member of staff as he was opening up the betting office at 07:25 and threatened him with a knife before demanding he open the safe. The suspect escaped with a large quantity of cash after locking the member of staff in a toilet.
He is described as white, 1.8m tall, aged about 60 and wearing a mask, a black ‘Russian style’ furry hat with ear flaps, a black jacket and gloves.
Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has any information about the incident should report it online or call 101, quoting serial 365 of 18/09.