Police seek armed robbers after heist

DETECTIVES have released CCTV images as part of efforts to trace armed robbers who made off with cash from a bookmaker’s in Scunthorpe.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Oct 2013, 01:01 BST

The pair - one armed with a gun - went into Ladbrokes bookmakers on Ashby Road on Monday evening and threatened staff.

They handed over cash before the men left, possibly in be a silver Ford Galaxy.

Detective Inspector Alan Curtis said: “We are very keen to speak to anyone who may have information which will eventually lead to the arrest and charge of the people involved in this incident.

“Thankfully nobody was injured as the potential actions of the offenders could have been significantly worse.

“Incidents such as this as rare in North Lincolnshire and I would ask for anyone who may have information, no matter how big or small, to please call police.”

They particularly want to speak to anyone who was in the Priory Inn pub or in the area at the time of the incident.

Call 101.