Littlehampton detectives release knifepoint robbery CCTV

Just before 7pm on Monday, February 14, two men stole around £180 cash from a gaming machine from bookmakers William Hill in Wick Parade, and ran off. They were seen to get into a black saloon car, believed to be a Vauxhall Corsa with two men already inside, and drove away.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Apr 2011, 12:36 BST

The two men had come into the betting shop about half an hour earlier and were playing on a gaming machine before they threatened a woman staff member with a small knife and demanded money.

The 23-year-old was shaken but unhurt.

The man with the knife is described as being between 21 and 25, of mixed race, very skinny, about 5ft 5ins. He was wearing a black coat, black jeans and an oversized beanie hat with a t-shirt underneath his coat.

The second man is also said to be between 21 and 25 years of age, white, of medium build and about 6ft. He was wearing a blue beanie hat with a pattern, thick fat glasses, light blue jeans and a coat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1431 of 14 February, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The footage is available to view at http://www.sussex.police.uk/media/243425/littlehampton_bookmakers.zip

Sussex Police