Man claims to have firearm in Tesco Express robbery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

A man claiming to have a firearm robbed a Tesco Express in Southbourne, stealing tobacco before fleeing.

A man claiming to have a firearm robbed a Tesco Express on Stein Road in Southbourne on Saturday, October 24, stealing tobacco before fleeing the scene. Police confirmed no weapon was actually seen during the robbery.

Officers carried out an extensive area search and secured the scene for forensic investigations. Police resources remained in the area as they continued enquiries about the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting serial 622 of 24/10.

How it is being reported

• Report of robbery at Tesco in Southbourne: Sussex Police say suspect told staff he had a firearmSussex Police said they received a report of a robbery in Southbourne on Saturday, October 24.Sussex Express · 24 Oct, 15:16
• Tesco Express robbed by man claiming to have a firearmPolice are searching for a man who claimed to have a firearm during a Tesco Express robbery in Southbourne, stealing tobacco before fleeing. No weapon was seen.The Argus · 24 Oct, 14:52

In this story: Tesco Express · Southbourne · Sussex Police · Stein Road

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