29/03/10………Robbery at Estate Agents – Wheatley (Status: Press release)

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information after a robbery at an estate agents in Wheatley on Friday (26/3).

At around 12.30pm, two men wearing masks entered the business in the High Street. One of the offenders entered the shop, which is also a building society, and stole cash from the till and searched some drawers, while the other man remained in the doorway.

The robbers made off in a red transit van which was later found at the Kassam football stadium. A quantity of cash was also recovered.

Det Insp Kev Elkins, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a frightening incident for the staff and I would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Insp Elkins via the Thames Valley Police 24-hour enquiry line on 0845 8 505 505, or alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Two men aged 24 and 25 have been arrested on suspicion on robbery and have been bailed until 6 May.