Man armed with hammer attempts to rob Winthorpe store

Police are appealing for help with their investigations after a man armed with a hammer attempted to rob a store in Winthorpe.
Police do not have image of man's face - but maybe sleeve is a clue?Police do not have image of man's face - but maybe sleeve is a clue?
Police do not have image of man's face - but maybe sleeve is a clue?

The man entered The Village Store - on the corner of Church Lane, Winthorpe and the A52 Roman Bank - .at around 8.57pm on December 3rd and demanded money. He made off from the shop empty handed.

The suspect was wearing a dark blue hooded jumper, black trousers and grey trainers.

Although there are no shots of the offender’s face, investigating officers are seeking any information regarding the clothing shown, face mask and hammer.

If you can assist us with ther enquiry, please call police on 101, quoting ref 420 of December 3

Alternatively email [email protected], putting the reference in the subject line, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111