A MAN threatened staff with a gun before taking cash from a bookies.
The robber stormed into Ladbrokes in Broadwater Street East, Worthing, with a handgun at about 7pm yesterday.
He demanded money from staff and left with cash.
No injuries were reported.
His face was covered and he was wearing a grey top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police are investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Worthing.
“At about 7pm on Sunday (May 12) a man went into the Ladbrokes in Broadwater Street East, Worthing, carrying a handgun and demanded cash from the members of staff.
“He left with a quantity of cash and the staff were unharmed.
“The suspect was wearing a grey top and grey jogging bottoms and had his face covered.
“Anyone who saw a man in the area in the area acting suspiciously is asked to contact police online quoting serial 1003 of 12/05."
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