A MAN threatened staff with an air rifle during an attempted robbery in a Caistor fish and chip shop.
The incident happened inside Micks Plaice on Market Place at around 8.05pm yesterday.
The man entered the shop and demanded cash from the staff whilst threatening them with what is believed to have been an air rifle.
The staff did not comply with the request and the offender left the premises. The employees present were not injured but were said to be shaken by the experience.
The man is described as a white, in his late 20s to mid 30s, 5ft 7in to 5ft 10in tall, with a slim to medium build, clean shaven with no noticeable accent. He wore a green or brown hooded top with the draw string pulled tight so that only his face was visible. The air rifle was partially wrapped in what may have been a wax jacket or a dark coat.
Detective Sergeant Dave Harrop and Detective Constable Jim Wilson are investigating the crime. They are asking witnesses or anyone with any information about the incident to contact them via the 101 non-emergency number quoting incident 474 of December 13, 2013. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
The incident happened inside Micks Plaice on Market Place at around 8.05pm yesterday.
The man entered the shop and demanded cash from the staff whilst threatening them with what is believed to have been an air rifle.
The staff did not comply with the request and the offender left the premises. The employees present were not injured but were said to be shaken by the experience.
The man is described as a white, in his late 20s to mid 30s, 5ft 7in to 5ft 10in tall, with a slim to medium build, clean shaven with no noticeable accent. He wore a green or brown hooded top with the draw string pulled tight so that only his face was visible. The air rifle was partially wrapped in what may have been a wax jacket or a dark coat.
Detective Sergeant Dave Harrop and Detective Constable Jim Wilson are investigating the crime. They are asking witnesses or anyone with any information about the incident to contact them via the 101 non-emergency number quoting incident 474 of December 13, 2013. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
