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Officers investigating an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket in December have charged a man.
Police were alerted to the incident at 7.15pm on Tuesday 12 December, shortly after a suspect had walked out of the Shell petrol station in High Street, having stolen cash and cigarettes.
On 28 December, a man from Newmarket was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
David McGowan, 48, of Tutte Gardens in Newmarket was charged with robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and possession of a kitchen knife.
He was remanded to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Saturday 30 December and was then further remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday 29 January.
Police are still keen to appeal for any doorbell or CCTV footage between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tue 12 Dec 2023 in the area of Tutte Garden, Hamilton Road, Valley Way, Rowley Drive and Falmouth Avenue quoting crime reference 37/71656/23, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email - [email protected]
Phone – Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous release | 29 December
Officers investigating an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket earlier this month have arrested a man.
Police were alerted to the incident at 7.15pm on Tuesday 12 December, shortly after a suspect had walked out of the Shell petrol station in High Street, having stolen cash and cigarettes.
Yesterday, 28 December, a 48-year-old man from Newmarket was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he currently remains.
Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with any information to contact police.
Anyone that was driving along High Street or in the surrounding area between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on 12 December or anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area are asked to check footage around these times and report anything of note to police quoting crime reference 37/71656/23, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email - [email protected]
Phone – Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous release | 13 January
Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket.
Officers were alerted to the incident at 7.15pm yesterday, Tuesday 12 December, shortly after a suspect had walked out of the Shell petrol station in High Street, having stolen cash and cigarettes.
The suspect, who is believed to be male, entered wearing dark jeans, a light-coloured hooded top with the hood up, as well as a black ski mask with small eye holes. He was holding a handgun, while he also pulled out a knife from his waistband, before putting a large, army-style, camouflaged rucksack onto the counter and telling a staff member to fill it with cash and cigarettes.
An amount of cash and cigarettes was placed into the bag before the suspect left the shop. The area was searched by officers upon arrival; however, the suspect was not located and no arrests were made.
Detective Inspector Cat Thompson said: “Detectives investigating this serious offence are exploring any forensic, CCTV and other opportunities that may be available.
“I would ask if anyone has any information, or any CCTV or dash-camera footage that could be useful to the investigation, please do get in touch.
“We understand the nature of this robbery will cause concern to residents. Additional uniform patrols have been put in place in the area and residents are welcome to approach officers to ask questions, share their concerns, or ask for crime safety advice. Equally, crime safety advice for both members of the public and businesses can be found on our website.”
Officers are appealing for anyone with any information to contact police. Anyone that was driving along High Street or in the surrounding area between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on 12 December or anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area are asked to check footage around these times and report anything of note to police quoting crime reference 37/71656/23, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email - [email protected]
Phone – Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.