Teenagers tried to stop shoplifter who threatened staff and customers during Northampton robbery
Teenagers attempted to stop a shoplifter who threatened staff and customers during a robbery at a shop in Northampton.
The incident happened at a store in Kent Road, St Crispin’s, at about 9.10pm on Tuesday, August 18, a spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said in a statement released on October 19.
A shoplifter threatened members of staff and the public before stealing items from the premises.
A large number of people were inside the shop at the time, including several teenagers who attempted to intervene and stop the offender, the spokesperson said.
Northamptonshire Police are now appealing for those teenagers and other customers who witnessed the incident to come forward and help with their investigation.
Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was inside the store at the time and may be able to provide information about what happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/ro/report/ or crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
Quote incident number 26000495803 when providing any information.