Man armed with knife robs shop in Walton-on-the-Naze

There has been a robbery at a shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, involving a man armed with a knife.

He stole a three-figure sum of cash from Quality Foods in Old Pier Street at 10.20pm on Tuesday (17 August).

The man has been described as short, stocky, in his 30s, and wearing all black and a baseball cap.

Anybody with information can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm, quoting the crime reference number 42/171254/21.

Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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