Robber Targets Tesco Express

28 January 2011, 16:46 | Updated: 10 February 2011, 15:39

Northants Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Tesco Express in Wellingborough.

A man in a navy blue zipped fleece went into the store in Cannon Street at about ten to two on Monday lunchtime.

After walking around the store for a short time he went to pay for an item and then leant over and put his hands in the till.

When the cashier tried to stop him he hit her and took cash.

A customer in the shop who attempted to stop him getting away was also assaulted.
 
The robber is described as black, over 6' tall, of slim build with an oval face, 30 - 40 years old, wearing a navy blue zipped fleece and a green woolly hat.