Shopkeeper refuses to hand over cash during armed robbery attempt in Heckington

Sleaford police are appealing for witnesses after a shopkeeper refused to hand over cash in armed robbery attempt.
By Andy Hubbert
Published 11th Nov 2021, 13:15 BST
Updated 11th Nov 2021, 13:27 BST
The Premier Shop on Church Street, Heckington, where a shopkeeper refused to hand over cash to a would-be robber armed with a hammer. Photo: Google Streetview EMN-211111-130615001The Premier Shop on Church Street, Heckington, where a shopkeeper refused to hand over cash to a would-be robber armed with a hammer. Photo: Google Streetview EMN-211111-130615001
The Premier Shop on Church Street, Heckington, where a shopkeeper refused to hand over cash to a would-be robber armed with a hammer. Photo: Google Streetview EMN-211111-130615001

According to Lincolnshire Police, the would-be robber walked into the Premier store in Church Street, Heckington at around 4pm on Saturday October 30, armed with what is believed to be a hammer and demanded cash.

A police spokesman said: “The shopkeeper refused and the person left the store.

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“The person was wearing black clothing, a face covering and brown work boots. They may have been wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses at the time.”

If you were in this area at the time and can assist with the investigation, call 101, quoting incident 204 of October 31.