Man arrested over Coral bookmakers robbery

Detectives investigating a reported robbery at a bookmakers in Bournemouth have arrested a man.

At 3.50pm on Friday 15 March 2019 Dorset Police was called to a report of a robbery at Coral bookmakers in Seamoor Road.

It was reported that a man had entered the store and made threats that he was in possession of a weapon before making off with cash. There were no reports of any weapon being seen and no reports of any injuries.

A 46-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested yesterday evening, Wednesday 20 March 2019, on suspicion of robbery and remains assisting officers with their enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Mark Portelli, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I would still appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information that may assist my investigation to please contact Dorset Police.”


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