Police search for masked man after Harpenden robbery (From St Albans & Harpenden Review)

Police search for masked man after robbery in Ladbrokes, Bowers Parade

9:40am Wednesday 27th February 2013 in News By Zoe Forsey, Senior Reporter

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man wearing a balaclava robbed and threatened a member of staff at a betting shop in Harpenden.

The man, who is described as black with a strong Jamaican accent, went into Ladbrokes in Bowers Parade at about 6.45pm on Saturday and threatened an employee.

He told the person behind the till to fill a carrier bag with money and then ran away.

The suspect, who had bloodshot eyes, was about 5ft 6in and of a slim build.

He was wearing a black fleece, a black hooded top, black gloves, dark jogging bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, witnesses can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.