Armed officers from the Met Police have been scrambled to an armed robbery that has taken place on the High Road in Wembley this morning.
The robber attempted to steal money from bookmakers after threatening staff with a weapon
A man entered Ladbrokes at around 8.40am on Sunday (2nd April 2023)
He threatened staff with a weapon and stole money before fleeing the premises
A police helicopter from the National Police air support has been called in to search for the suspect alongside armed officers on the ground who are attending the scene.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A spokesman for the MEt Police said:
Police were called at 8.47am on Sunday, 2 April to High Road, Wembley.
A man is reported to have entered a bookmakers and threatened staff with a firearm before fleeing in the direction of Wembley Central.
Nothing is believed to have been taken.
Officers conducted an area search but the suspect could not be found.
There were no reported injuries.
The investigation is now being progressed by The Flying Squad.
Anyone who has information or material that could help police should call 101 ref CA 1846/2 Apr or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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