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Police seek potential witness in Tesco Express armed robbery investigation

Suffolk police have released an image of a man they believe may have witnessed the recent armed robbery at Tesco Express in Ipswich.

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The big picture: Police are appealing for public help to identify a potential witness to the Tesco Express robbery on Nacton Road, which occurred at 20:50 on Wednesday, 26 September.

Two images of a potential witness
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Police believe this man may have witnessed the robbery

Key details:

  • Police have released an image of a man they believe witnessed the robbery

  • The incident involved a balaclava-clad man who entered the store with a large knife and claw hammer

  • He stole cash and fled on a bicycle towards Clapgate Lane

  • Staff and customers were shaken but unharmed

  • Investigators are exploring a possible connection to a Co-op robbery two days earlier

What's next: Suffolk Police are urging anyone who recognises the man in the image to come forward. They should contact the police quoting reference 37/54711/24.

How to help:

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