Knife-wielding robber gets away with cash from store in Haverhill

A knife-wielding robber has got away with a haul of cash from a convenience shop in Haverhill.

The man entered A B’s Mini Market, in Queensway, brandishing a knife and demanded the shop keeper to empty the till. He then made off with a quantity of cash.

The incident occurred between 6.05am and 6.10am yesterday morning, Thursday, March 18.

CCTV images of a man are being issued who officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident. He is described as white and was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jacket with a white hooded top underneath – with both hoods up. He was also wearing a black face mask.

Detectives would also like to trace a potential witness who was standing outside the shop just before the incident at around 6am and was spoken to by the suspect. This person was wearing a long puffa jacket.

Officers would like to hear from any potential witnesses, including anyone who was driving in Queensway between 5.45am and 6.15am yesterday morning and may have captured any relevant dashcam footage.

Any residents in the local area with a doorbell camera are also asked to review their footage.

Anyone who believes they recognise this man, or who has any information regarding the incident, is asked to contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 13226/21.

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email – Rachel.Francis@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

Phone – Call 101.Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org