Witness appeal after armed robbery in Old Basing

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an armed robbery at the Old Basing Village Shop on Belle Vue Road at around 7pm last night (Thursday 2 December).

A man threatened a staff member with a knife and left the store with approximately £200 in cash.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and information that could help with the investigation.

The suspect is described as being a white man and around 6ft 2ins tall. He was wearing a black balaclava, a green jacket and a black hood.

Were you in the area at around 7pm last night? Did you see anything suspicious?

Do you have any CCTV images or dash-cam footage that could assist with police enquiries?

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44210484101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.