Video: Attempted robbery at Hull bookmakers

The incident happened at the shop in Holderness Road, Hull at around 5.45pm yesterday (October 13), when a man tried to engage staff in a conversation.

He then walked to the counter and attempted to pick up a cash tray. When a staff member grabbed it back, he left the shop.

The suspect is white, in his 30s, very tall and thin, with brown hair and a missing front tooth. He wore a black jacket, with a fur-trimmed hood, and black tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information is asked to call Humberside Police on 101, quoting log number 421 of October 13.