Robbers steal Ladbrokes cash after aerosol threat (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)
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Robbers steal Clacton Ladbrokes cash after aerosol threat
11:00am Thursday 11th October 2012 in News
TWO men stole cash from a betting shop after threatening staff with an aerosol can.
The robbers walked into Ladbrokes in St Johns Road, Clacton, at about 9.20pm on Tuesday.
One man waited by the door while the other threatened a staff member with an aerosol can containing an unknown liquid.
They managed to take about £500.
The man wielding the weapon is described as black, about 24 years-old, 6ft tall, and was wearing a blue jumper, balaclava and gloves.
His accomplice had a chubby to medium build.
Anyone with information should contact Det Con Kat Burke at Clacton police station on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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2:28pm Thu 11 Oct 12