Coral Bookies in Locks Heath Robbed at Gunpoint
A daring robbery rocked Locks Heath Shopping Village last night. At 7.44pm on Thursday 24 October, a masked man stormed into the Coral bookmakers, threatening staff before fleeing with cash.
Robber on the Run
The suspect wore a dark balaclava, grey tracksuit bottoms, a white top, and black trainers. After the theft, he was seen crossing the shopping village car park, disappearing into the night.
Busy Centre, Plenty of Witnesses
The centre was bustling at the time. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses.
- Did you spot a man matching the description?
- Got dashcam footage from around the time?
- Seen anything suspicious near the car park?
How to Help the Police
Anyone with information should ring the police on 101, quoting crime ref 44190381847. To stay anonymous, call 0800 555 111.
No injuries were reported in the robbery. Officers remain in the area chasing leads.
