Robbers hold Portsmouth shop staff at knifepoint before stealing cash and cigarettes

Two men threatened shop workers with a knife and left with a bag full of cigarettes and £300 in cash.
By Kieran Davey
Published 23rd Dec 2019, 15:12 GMT
Updated 27th Dec 2019, 18:03 GMT
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The robbers entered One Stop in Hayling Avenue, in Portsmouth, at about 10.25pm on Saturday December 21 and started shouting at staff.

Police said the men – one was carrying a knife - demanded cigarettes and money from the till.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

They have released photos of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

CCTV from One Stop in Hayling Avenue, Portsmouth on Saturday December 21. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary CCTV from One Stop in Hayling Avenue, Portsmouth on Saturday December 21. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
CCTV from One Stop in Hayling Avenue, Portsmouth on Saturday December 21. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
Read More
Taxi driver used fake insurance documents for fleet of 18 cars in Portsmouth

Anyone who saw either of the two men in the Baffins area of Portsmouth that night are asked to contact police.

To get in touch call 101 quoting crime reference number 44190458284.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use their online form.