Knife-Wielding Robber Bags £365 in Newport Shop Heist
At 6pm on Boxing Day 2019, 29-year-old Reece James Chilcott, aka Reece Sullivan, stormed Central Stores on Hunnyhill, Newport. He threatened staff with a knife hidden in his waistband and demanded cash from the tills.
Quick Escape with £365 Stolen Cash
Chilcott made off with £365 before fleeing the scene. He later admitted to robbery and carrying an offensive weapon in a public place at Isle of Wight Crown Court on 1 October.
Jailed for Nearly Five Years
On Monday 2 November, the no fixed abode offender was locked up for four years and eight months.
“This was a frightening incident for shop staff who were left in fear for their safety,” said DC Julia Parker from Newport CID.
“Chilcott was identified and arrested within days of this incident, and his sentence is a positive result for the community.”
