Police hunt for knifeman

This is the terrifying moment a knifeman leapt over a bookie’s counter to threaten a cashier.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jun 2015, 06:00 BST
The moment a knifeman leaped over the bookies counterThe moment a knifeman leaped over the bookies counter
The moment a knifeman leaped over the bookies counter

The woman underwent an horrific ordeal as the man grabbed cash.

The man brandished a kitchen knife at the lone female cashier at Ladbrokes, Church Street, Blackpool at around 6.30pm on Thursday, June, 11.

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The store was empty and the man jumped over the counter and demanded the cashier open the tills before taking cash and leaving.

WANTED: Police want to question this man about a knifepoint robbery in BlackpoolWANTED: Police want to question this man about a knifepoint robbery in Blackpool
WANTED: Police want to question this man about a knifepoint robbery in Blackpool

Fortunately the cashier was not injured and he only got away with a small quantity of cash.

But now Lancashire Police want your help to identify the alleged culprit.

DS Steven Harry, of Blackpool Police said: “Clearly this is a serious offence which has left the cashier very shaken.

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“If it were not for her sensible approach to the situation she may well have suffered injuries at the hands of this male.

“Offences of this nature are rare and there have been no other recent similar offences reported elsewhere in the Fylde Coast.

“The suspect is believed to be a local man, described as stocky with short, shaven grey hair.

“We would appeal for anyone who knows this man, or where he may be, to contact us.”

If you have any information contact the police on 101 or:(01253) 604157. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on: 0800 55511 quoting reference WA1507174.

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