Mixed currency stolen from Thomson Travel at knifepoint, CCTV: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
(LE65 - Wednesday, 25 January, 2012)

Detectives investigating a robbery at a travel agents in Ashby have released CCTV images of the suspects in a bid to trace potential witnesses.

The incident took place at about 1pm on Sunday January 15 at Thomson Travel in Bath Street when two men entered the shop and threatened members of staff with a knife before stealing a quantity of mixed currency including traveller's cheques.

The money and cheques were placed in plastic carrier bags, one of which was a Next bag and the suspects then made off through the back door.

The suspects were both described as:

• males
• dark complexions
• wearing dark clothing with their faces covered

Detective Constable Paul Burchell is investigating the incident, he said:

"This was a frightening incident for the victims and no doubt will affect them for some time.

"We would appeal to anyone who was in Ashby town centre on Sunday (January 15) to think back and contact us if they remember seeing the men in the images in the area.

"We would also encourage anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the shop in the days leading up to the incident, any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help with our investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1340 Paul Burchell on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1340.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Leicestershire

Address:
Thomson Travel
Bath Street
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE65