Knife-Wielding Thief Fails to Rob Cliftonville Shop
Attempted Robbery Stopped in Its Tracks
A suspected robber struck at a Cliftonville shop on Northdown Road near Northumberland Avenue around 9.25pm on Monday, 10 October 2022. He demanded money from the till but hit a brick wall.
Staff Stand Their Ground
The shop assistant refused to hand over cash and quickly booted the suspect out, foiling the robbery attempt.
Suspect Description
- Mixed ethnicity, aged 24-25
- About 5ft 4in tall, average build
- Wearing black jacket with hood up, black jeans, black gloves
- Partial face covering and believed to be carrying a knife
Police Appeal for Information
kent-police/" title="Kent Police">Kent Police urge anyone with info to call 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/196233/22. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
