ARMED ROBBERY AT STORE

An armed raider has stolen cash from a Hailsham store.

The raid took place at about 8.10am today, Monday, September 25.

Police went to Argos, in Diplocks Way, Hailsham.

A man in possession of what is described as a small handgun entered the store and made threats to the staff.

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He made off on a small motor cycle described as similar to a 125cc motor cycle or trail bike, he was wearing a flourescent jacket and motor cycle helmet.

No shots or fired or persons injured. An unknown amount of cash was taken.

Anybody finding a motor cycle in the area that may appear to have been abandoned are asked to contact police.

DS Neil Dean, Wealden CID is asking any witnesses or anybody with information, to contact him on 0845 60 70 999,and quote serial 222 of 25 September, or anonymously via Crimestoppers Trust on 0800 555 111.

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