Ipswich – Tesco Robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a convenience shop in Ipswich.

The incident occurred shortly before 8:50pm yesterday, Wednesday 25 September, at Tesco Express on Nacton Road.

A man entered the store wearing a balaclava and reportedly showed staff a large knife and a claw hammer, before asking them to open the till from which he stole a quantity of cash.

The suspect placed the money within a Tesco bag for life and left the premises on a bicycle. He is believed to have travelled in the direction of Clapgate Lane.

The staff members and customers present were not harmed during this incident.

The suspect is described as wearing a grey tracksuit, around 5ft 8ins in height and of stocky build.

Police believe this incident may be connected to the robbery at the Co-op in Ravenswood earlier this week, on Monday 23 September.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information relating to these incidents, is asked to contact South CID at Landmark House quoting reference 37/54711/24  via:

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org