Police appeal for witnesses of robbery in Honiton high street

Banwell Antiques Ltd suffered a robbery today in which a large quantity of jewellery was stolen.

The offence took place at 9 am today (22nd March 2014). A female shop worker was attacked by a lone male suspect as she opened the store to start work.

A full lost of the items stolen can be found at http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/NewsAppeals/15102

The suspect is described as a white male of slim build, heavily unshaven, short dark hair, aged between 30 – 50 years. He was wearing a blue coat, blue denim jeans, black trainers, beige coloured flat cap and was carrying a blue rucksack.

The victim is shaken but unhurt in this attack which is extremely rare for this area of Devon.

Detectives are appealing to the community for any witnesses who may have seen anyone in the vicinity of the High Street and the junction of Silver Street in Honiton at or around 9am on Saturday 22nd March 2014 to come forward either by contacting Devon and Cornwall police on 101 quoting police log number 467 22/03/14 or to give anonymous information please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111