Investigation into armed robbery at Glenfield bookmakers

An investigation is continuing following a report of armed robbery at a bookmakers in Glenfield yesterday evening (Sunday 28 June).

Police were called to premises in Stamford Street at 6pm following a report a female member of staff had been threatened by a man holding what was reported to have been a pistol.

The suspect made off with a quantity of cash prior to police arriving. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Detective Inspector Graeme Baxter, from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT), said: “Our investigation into this incident is continuing today and officers will be in the area carrying out further enquiries.

“I’m appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch. This includes anyone who was in the bookmakers at the time of the incident but has not yet spoken to police or anyone who was passing by at around 6pm.

“I’d also appeal for anyone with any footage – such as from a doorbell, dashcam or CCTV – to come forward. Anything you’re able to provide could help us.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*378747.

Alternatively call 101.

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