Armed robbery in Hurst
Police are appealing for witnesses after three men attempted to steal money from the Post Office, The Street, Hurst, on 17/02.
Three men wearing balaclavas, dark clothing and armed with ice picks and a hammer entered the Post Office at around 2.30pm.
One of the men ran towards the counter and started smashing the glass screen with an ice pick.
The other two men, one armed with an ice pick and the other with a hammer, approached the counter of the main shop, threatened the member of staff and demanded money.
The victim confronted the offenders and they made off out the main door of the shop.in the direction of Wokingham.
Det Con Phil Mullins from Loddon Valley CID said: ““I would like to speak to anyone who saw three men in the area wearing dark clothing.
“This type of offence is rare in this area, and I would like to reassure the public a full investigation is underway.
“I urge anyone with information to contact me or Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with information that could assist with police enquiries is urged to contact DC Mullins via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.
If you do not want to talk to the police, call Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Hurst
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