A young shop assistant was threatened with a large kitchen knife by a robber wearing a false ginger beard.

The 20-year-old woman working behind the counter in Marina News newsagents in Bexhill was threatened and grabbed by a man with a large kitchen knife who demanded money from the till.

The attacker stole £450 in the terrifying attack on Saturday June 14 at just before 3.40pm.

The attacker who is described as a white man, aged 25 to 40, 5' 8" to 5' 11" and of skinny build, was wearing all-in-one black overalls, dark sunglasses and an army green beanie hat..

Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1028 of 14/6.

 

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