Man charged in connection with Newmarket petrol station robbery
Police officers investigating an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket, last month, have charged a man.
Officers were alerted to the incident at 7.15pm on Tuesday, December 12, shortly after a suspect had walked out of the Shell petrol station in High Street, having stolen cash and cigarettes.
On December 28, a man from Newmarket was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
David McGowan, 48, of Tutte Gardens, in Newmarket, was charged with robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and possession of a kitchen knife.
He was remanded to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, December 30, and was then further remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court (pictured above) on Monday, January 29.
Police are still keen to appeal for any doorbell or CCTV footage between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tuesday, December 12, in the area of Tutte Garden, Hamilton Road, Valley Way, Rowley Drive and Falmouth Avenue quoting crime reference 37/71656/23, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email – cidwestsuffolk@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