Robbery at Hairdressers in Birstall

Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a hairdressers in Birstall.
The incident took place at about 6.30pm on Saturday (September 25) in Sibson Road, Birstall when a man entered the shop and demanded money.
The victim refused at which point two more men entered the shop and forced the victim into the back room and stole money.
The offenders then made off on foot towards the junction of Sibson Road and Loughborough Road.
The offenders were all white, aged between 19-23, about 6’ tall and of medium build. They were all wearing black hooded tops with the hoods pulled up over their heads and blue jeans. The man who entered the shop first had a gold tooth.
PC Kevin Palmer is investigating the incident, he said: “Although the victim was not hurt during the incident this was a frightening experience for him. There were a number of people in the area around the time of the incident and it is believed the three offenders were hanging around outside the premises before the incident took place.
“Did you see three men fitting the description of the offenders in the Sibson Road area on Saturday or did you see them running away towards the junction with Loughborough Road? If you can assist with any aspect of the investigation then I would urge you to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1639 Kevin Palmer on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 1639. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

Issued on 27/09/10 at 10:34
Crime reference number: NH/05067/10-1

(Copied from Leicestershire Police website)
- posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2010

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