Man robs betting shop after wielding knife at staff

A man has made off with a quantity of cash from a South Yorkshire betting shop after threatening staff with a knife.
Police investigate theft at betting shop in Sheffield.Police investigate theft at betting shop in Sheffield.
Police investigate theft at betting shop in Sheffield.

It happened last night (Thursday) at 9.50pm at the Betfred shop on Northern Avenue in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police say a man went into the shop with what is believed to have been a knife and threatened members of staff, before making off with a quantity of cash.

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He is described as white, short build, wearing a navy blue coat with the hood up and something covering his face.

No-one was hurt or injured in the incident.

Police are currently investigating the incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the reported robbery, or who was in the area at the time.

If you have any information contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1206 of 30 March. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.