Two arrested in connection with Tewkesbury robbery

Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop in Tewkesbury last night (Thursday 12 September).

Police were called to a report that a till had been stolen at knifepoint from a store in Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff at around 8.35pm.

It was reported that a man had ran into the shop armed with a bladed weapon and demanded money from the cashier.

He was able to grab the till before leaving the scene. The cashier was unharmed but left badly shaken by the ordeal.

A number of customers were in the shop at the time and officers are now appealing for them to come forward.

Following a number of other enquiries, two men were located and arrested in connection with the incident.

A 31-year-old man from Tewkesbury was arrested on suspicion of robbery, while a 29-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a Class A drug.

They remain in custody at this time while investigations continue.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information which they believe to be relevant is asked to complete the following form, quoting incident 394 of 12 September: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/