Kitchen knife used in aggravated robbery at Luton supermarket

It happened at the Co-Operative store in Birdsfoot Lane

Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 25th Jun 2021

A man has pulled out a large kitchen knife at a supermarket in Luton during an aggravated robbery.

It happened on Monday (21 June) at around 9.30pm, when a man went into the Co-Operative store in Birdsfoot Lane.

He engaged in conversation with staff before producing a large kitchen knife from a bag and demanding they open the till.

He made threatening gestures with the knife until a member of staff opened the till drawer, then the offender took out cash and left the store in an unknown direction.

The offender is described as a white man, in his mid-30s, approximately 6 foot tall, and very slim.

He was wearing light grey jogging bottoms, a red hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head, and a black waterproof jacket.

He was also wearing a blue surgical mask.

Detective Constable Lindsey Moss, investigating, said:

"This was a disturbing incident which was terrifying for the store staff.

"The offender’s actions truly left them in fear for their personal safety, and we are keen to find this man as soon as possible.

"We would like to hear from anyone with information about this incident which could help us to locate the man responsible."

Anybody who was in the area, and has information, or recognises the description of the offender, is asked to report using the online reporting centre or webchat, quoting reference 40/31914/21.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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