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Sept 2023
Knifepoint robbery at Harrogate betting shop
A knife-wielding man with a scarf around his face robbed terrified staff at a Harrogate betting shop last night.
The man entered Betfred on Kings Road at about 8.15pm wearing a black Nike tracksuit and brandishing a kitchen knife.
North Yorkshire Police said it has launched a full investigation and appealed for witnesses and information.
It said in a statement:
The man is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall with blue or green eyes and brown hair.
He is described as in his early twenties with a local accent.
Detective sergeant Tom Barker of Harrogate CID said:
He said detectives have many lines of enquiry, including video footage from the area. They have released an image of a man they need to locate as part of their enquiries.
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DS Barker added:
You can phone 101 or report online at www.northyorkshire.police.uk
If you would prefer to remain anonymous. contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to their website wwwcrimestoppers-uk.org”
Quote incident number 12230165267.
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