Police appeal after robbery in Tiverton

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tiverton on Saturday 22 July 2017.

The incident took place just after 1.30pm at ‘Cash 4 Clothes’ on Leat Street in Tiverton.

A male offender entered the premises holding a small blade and demanded money and then pushed the victim, a woman in her 40s, to the ground before making off with cash.

DC Jason Colcutt said: “This was a particularly vicious crime with the use of a blade shown.

“The man is described as white, 6ft tall, and was wearing black sunglasses and a distinctive brown jacket with light orange sleeves. This could have been an orange hoody with a brown body warmer over it.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in and around the area at the time of the incident.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact DC Jason Colcutt via 101@dc.police.uk or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/060696/17.

Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555111 or the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org