Appeal following attempted armed robbery in Nuneaton

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery in Nuneaton in the early hours of this morning, 29 August.

At around 12.05am on Thursday a man wearing a grey tracksuit and a balaclava entered a newsagent on Nuneaton’s Lutterworth Road.

The suspect (pictured) is described as 5’5 tall with a slim build.

He is reported to have brandished what appeared to be a black handgun and demanded that two shop workers give him money.

Both shop workers promptly went to the rear of the shop and the suspect left empty-handed.

Now officers are asking for anyone who saw anything to get in touch by calling 101 or visiting www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report citing incident number 6 of 29 August.

Information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org

 

Detective Inspector Sartoris said: “We understand residents and business owners will be left deeply concerned following this incident and I would like to make it clear that there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.

“Our investigation is progressing and we would like to ask anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.