Masked man steals from Greggs in knifepoint robbery at Harwich Gateway Retail Park

The Greggs on the Harwich Gateway Retail Park where £400 was stolen during a knifepoint robbery. Credit: Google
The Greggs store on the Harwich Gateway Retail Park where £400 was stolen during a knifepoint robbery. Credit: Google

A masked criminal threatened staff with a knife during a morning robbery in a Greggs bakery.

Three workers at the store on the Harwich Gateway Retail Park were threatened by a man wearing a balaclava at around 5am on Tuesday.

The armed robber stole £400.

An Essex Police spokesperson said officers had arrested a suspect within half and hour of being called to the crime and the stolen money had since been recovered.

A 44-year-old man was taken into custody after being arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Det Chief Insp Rob Huddleston said: "This was some extremely quick work from our officers.

"I’d like to thank the victims for their co-operation despite being extremely shaken up."

Anyone with information about the robbery, including CCTV, dash cam or other footage, should call 101 or 0800 555 111.

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