Hilsea Co-op staff robbed at knife-point as robber makes off with till and £800
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POLICE were called to a Co-op store in Hilsea after a robber held up staff at knife-point.
Officers were called to the shop in Northern Parade at 2.08pm yesterday after a man entered the store and threatened staff.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘A man entered the Co-Op in Northern Parade, Hilsea and threatened staff members at knifepoint, demanding money.
‘Around £800 in cash and a till was stolen.
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‘Officers continue to investigate this incident.’
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Hide AdAnyone with any information about the incident is asked to call the police on 101 and quote reference number 44210232978.