Detectives in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a robbery in the Branksome area of the town – with one CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with being released.
The incident, in which a man entered M & J Stores on Winston Avenue and demanded money by threatening a member of staff, happened at around 8.45pm on Tuesday 5 March 2013.
The man demanded money from the till before threatening a member of staff with a knife. He left the scene with a quantity of money.
Detective Constable Jonathan Sainsbury, of Bournemouth and Poole CID, said: “This was a very distressing incident for the member of staff. I am releasing a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help us with our investigation.
“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information about the man responsible should call police urgently.”
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 05:492. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
