AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man robbed an off-licence at knifepoint.

A man entered McColl’s on Gossops Parade, Crawley at around 9.20pm on Easter Monday and demanded cash from the tills whilst brandishing a knife.

As well as money, he also left with a quantity of cigarettes and alcohol. 

No one was physically harmed during the robbery.

The robber is white, with stubble and brown eyes. He was wearing a black bucket hat, grey tracksuit bottoms and a grey hooded top, embroidered with “Hoodrich” across the chest.

Anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information is urged to contact police online, or via 101, quoting serial 1328 of 18/04.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.