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Bookmaker staff robbed at knifepoint (From The Bolton News)
Bookmaker staff robbed at knifepoint
12:50pm Thursday 4th December 2008
A ROBBER threatened staff at a bookmaker’s with a knife.
The raider struck at 8.30pm on Wednesday, November 26 at Ladbrokes in Leigh Road, Leigh.
He was armed with a 10-inch blade and demanded cash from the till.
One member of staff was unhurt but left shocked by the ordeal.
The robber was aged 18 or 19, about 5ft 6in tall, of small build.
He was wearing a hooded two-tone grey checked jacket.
Anyone with information should call Wigan CID on 0161 856 7254 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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