Police appeal after shop is targeted in robbery in Bude
Officers say one of the men was making threats and demanded money
Last updated 15th Jun 2021
A shop has been targeted in a robbery in north Cornwall.
Police were called to the Co-op in Bude just before 8pm on Sunday evening.
A man had reportedly entered the store and made off with items.
A second man, who covered his face with tissue paper, then demanded money and made threats.
Officers have confirmed that searches were carried out with the police helicopter and one man was arrested following the incident.
Anyone who saw what happened is asked to get in touch.
"Police were called to Co-op in Bude at around 7.45pm last night, Sunday 13th June, with a report of a robbery.
"A man reportedly entered the store and took some items before making off with them.
"A second male, who appeared to be known to the first male, then entered the store, covering his face with blue tissue paper, and demanded money, making threats.
"A police search ensued including the police helicopter and a male was located and arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in police custody."
Devon and Cornwall Police
On Tuesday afternoon they added: "A 20-year-old man from the Holsworthy area has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
"He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue."
Any witnesses or anyone with any information, for example anyone who saw either suspect before or after the incident, is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/048878/21.