Two jailed after armed robbery at Reading bookmakers
One of them threatened staff with an imitation gun, while the other drove a getaway car
Last updated 10th Dec 2021
Two men have been jailed after an armed robbery at a Reading bookmakers on May 31.
The pair targeted a Betfred store in Coronation Square.
One of them threatened staff with an imitation firearm and stole cash, while the other drove a getaway car.
Simon Bampton, aged 47, of Russell Street, Reading, was found guilty of robbery at Reading Crown Court on 26 November after a three-day trial - he's been sentenced to six years in prison.
Kerron Annetts, aged 41, of Paices Hill, Aldermaston, previously pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He's been sentenced to four and a half years in jail.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Josh Gillespie, of Thames Valley Police, said:
“I’m pleased for the victim that justice has been served as this was a terrifying ordeal for them while they were at work.
“I would like to thank them for putting their trust in us to investigate this violent and terrible crime which has resulted in both offenders being convicted and jailed.
“We will not tolerate such criminality within Reading and the wider Thames Valley, and will always investigate such offences with determination to bring offenders to justice.”