Man sought after Ladbrokes robbery in Leicestershire
Detectives have released CCTV pictures of a man they want to trace in connection with a series of armed robberies - including one at a bookies in Gipsy Lane, Leicester, this week.
The four-county investigation is linking eight robberies at betting shops in Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, West Sussex and Leicester over the past month.
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The Leicester robbery took place on Wednesday at Ladbrokes, Gipsy Lane, when man entered the shop at around 1.40pm, with what is believed to have been a gun.
He handed the cashier a carrier bag and demanded money.
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In each of the crimes the offender was black, between 5ft 5in and 6ft and wearing a dark hoodie.
Detective Inspector Mark Pattison said: “We have released images of a man who we are keen to locate in relation to this series of armed robberies.
“We would urge him to make contact with us and for anyone with any information to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 and quote Operation Needle.
“Thankfully, no-one was hurt in any of these incidents, however they have been extremely traumatic for the cashiers and the businesses have lost money.
“We are working closely with the other forces where we believe the offences have been committed by the same man and are confident that someone has information that can help.”
3 Comments
by jimbob6163
Sunday, March 10 2013, 10:01PM
“Someone has to recognise that hooter of a nose”
by mick233
Saturday, March 09 2013, 1:18AM
“Someone should recognise him from this picture. The problem is with perceived mandatory non-custodial sentencing for this type of crime, he will be back re-offending after his day in court.
Wouldn't be surprised if he is already on first name terms with the magistrates anyway.”
by 63428
Friday, March 08 2013, 6:59PM
“Despite the mans attempts to hide his face, this is a good clear image.
Someone will recognize him from this image, I just hope they do the right thing and give the police a name, before this nonsense escalates any further.”