A ROBBER stole thousands of pounds in a raid at a Didcot bookmakers.
A man walked into Stan James Bookmakers, in Wantage Road, at about 7pm yesterday, threatened a member of staff and demanded that she handed over her takings.
Dc Dominique Roffey said: “The man claimed to have a weapon inside a bag and told the woman to hand over cash.
“He stole around £3,000 and then left the bookmakers.
“I appeal to anyone who was in this area of Didcot yesterday evening and saw anyone acting suspiciously to contact me immediately.”
Two men, aged 18 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are currently in custody.
Anyone with information should call Dc Roffey on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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