Can you help after an armed robbery in Alverstoke?
Officers are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at One Stop on Village Road, in Alverstoke, Gosport on Wednesday 5th April.
Shortly after 6am a man entered the store and threatened a member of staff with what is believed to be a handgun.
The man stole money from the till before leaving the shop. Nobody was hurt.
The man was described as:
- White
- Medium build
- 5ft 11ins tall
- He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and a high vis jacket
A 48-year-old man from Gosport, who was arrested on suspicion of robbery as part of this investigation, has been released from custody but remains under investigation.
Detective Sergeant Andy Lucas said: "I would like to reassure the community that this type of crime is not common and fortunately no one was hurt.
"We haven’t received any similar reports in the area and so we are currently treating this as an isolated incident.
"We take all incidents involving weapons extremely seriously and are continuing to carry out enquiries in the area to progress our investigation."
If you can help please contact DC Daniel Whiting at Fratton Police Station on 101 quoting 44170126397, or contact Police via the website http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/do-it-online/online-forms/message-for-officer.html
You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
Minicom users should call 01962 875 000.