Knife-wielding man steals cash from till in Sainsbury's

Knife-wielding robber steals cash from till in Sainsbury's <i>(Image: Thames Valley Police)</i>
Knife-wielding robber steals cash from till in Sainsbury's (Image: Thames Valley Police)
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A KNIFE-wielding man stole cash from the till inside a Sainsbury's supermarket.

The robbery happened at around 8am on Monday, January 2, in Sainsbury's in Chandos Road, Buckingham.

Police said the man entered the shop with a knife and demanded cash from the till.

They left with cash and headed towards Bridge Street.

The robber is described as a white man around 5ft 7inches tall with a slim build.

He was wearing a dark coloured jacket with large white triangles over the shoulders and a white hood, light grey jogging bottoms and Nike Air Max 98 trainers with black gloves and a black balaclava.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Natasha Taplin, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anybody who may have camera footage in the area or any information regarding this incident, to please get in touch.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230001443.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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