Armed raid in Bicester bookmakers (From Oxford Mail)

Armed raid in Bicester bookmakers

8:39am Friday 7th March 2008

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Armed robbers threatened staff in a bookmakers in Bicester night and then stole £300.

At about 7.10pm, two men wearing balaclavas entered William Hill Bookmakers in Market Square, forced one male customer to get on the floor, and then threatened two members of staff with a firearm.

Det Sgt Richard White, who is investigating the incident, said: "The two men threatened the man and woman and told them to hand over cash. They then left with around £300.

"I appeal to anyone who was in Market Square this evening, and saw two men running down the street, or possibly making off at speed in a vehicle, to contact police immediately.

"Thankfully nobody was injured during the robbery but were left very shaken by the incident."

Anyone with information should contact Bicester CID on 08458 505505 or call the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.

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