Bookmakers in Gloucester robbed

4 May 2010, 12:52

Two men get away with hundreds in cash.

Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Stroud Road on Monday May 3rd.

They say it happened just before 4:30pm when the two men entered the shop.

They claimed to be armed and demanded money before making off with hundred of pounds.

It is believed got into a car in Robinson Road, where they were driven away by a third man towards King Edwards Avenue.

The first man is described as black, approximately 6ft 1ins tall, of medium build. He was wearing black clothing with a scarf over his face. The second man is described as black, approximately 6ft tall, of thin build. He was wearing grey clothing with a yellow shirt underneath and black shoes.

Anyone with information should call 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 293 of May 3.

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