Man arrested in connection with robbery at Post Office

Police investigating a robbery which happened at Hitcham on Thursday, May 16, have arrested a man.

Officers were called to the Post Office at The Causeway at approximately 2.50pm after a man approached the counter making demands for money. The offender left the premises with tobacco but no cash and fled the scene in a car with another person. No-one was hurt in the incident.

A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of robbery and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was subsequently released pending further enquiries to answer bail on Tuesday, June 11.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 37/27779/19. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org