Armed men carry out robbery at McColls newsagent in Mildenhall

Two robbers, one suspected to be carrying a firearm and the other a truncheon-style baton with both wearing stockings over their head and face and camouflage paint on their faces, have carried out a raid at a McColls newsagent, in Mildenhall.

The incident occurred just before 9.55pm on Tuesday, August 10, at the shop in St Johns Close, when two males entered the store and threatened staff before demanding money from the till.

They then left the premises on foot with a quantity of cash. Members of staff were left shaken but were not injured in the incident.

The first suspect is described as was wearing beige chinos, a black long-sleeved top, brogue-style brown shoes and gloves.

The second suspect is described as wearing all dark clothing, black trainers, a black puffer jacket with white zip and black gloves.

Both suspects are described as approximately 5ft 10ins in height, between 25 and 30-years-old and of skinny build.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour, who may have been driving in the area at the time of the incident and who has dash cam footage, or has further knowledge of the robbery that could assist should contact Bury St Edmunds CID on 101, quoting crime reference 37/43915/21 via

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Email – Fraser.Strachan@suffolk.police.uk

Phone – Call 101.

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