A Hampshire convenience store was robbed and a staff member was threatened in an incident last week.
Two thieves, one armed with a crowbar, entered Central Convenience Stores in New Road, Swanmore, shortly after an employee arrived, stated local reports.
Both men threatened the shop worker and headed behind the counter, reports said, adding that one of them was carrying a 3ft long crowbar, while the other was holding a large fluorescent Hippo bag.
Both of them proceeded to steal cigarettes and alcohol from behind the counter, after threatening the employee with the weapon.
The duo also took cash and the CCTV hard drive before driving off in a vehicle down New Road.
As per Hampshire Constabulary, the first man was about 5ft 9in, slim, and had a southern accent. He wore a black balaclava and brown or sand-coloured Nike Air Max 95s.
The second man was about 6ft 2in, slim, and also had a southern accent. He wore an Under Armour black balaclava.’
A police statement said: ‘Officers investigating the incident are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious.
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