Knife-Wielding Robber Strikes Portsmouth Spar Shop
A brazen knifepoint robbery has rocked a Portsmouth Spar store this morning. The masked thug hit the shop in St Mary’s Road at around 8.10am, terrifying staff and customers alike.
Robber Demands Cash, Escapes in Wrong-Way Getaway
The man waited for the shoppers to clear before storming behind the counter. Armed with a knife, he threatened two store assistants and made off with around £50 from the till. Witnesses saw him flee the scene into a black car parked nearby on Cuthbert Road.
The getaway was chaotic — the crook drove the wrong way down the street as he escaped.
Police Step Up Patrols, Seek Witnesses
Detective Sergeant Rich Gibson told the press: “Fortunately this type of robbery is not common and the two store assistants were not injured, however we take this sort of incident extremely seriously.”
Officers have boosted patrols in the area and are hunting for clues. They’re urging anyone who saw the bold robber or the suspicious black car speeding the wrong way along Cuthbert Road to come forward immediately.
Speak Up and Help Catch the Thug
If you spotted anything, call the police on 101 quoting reference 44160451107, or contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously.
