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Raider steals cash from bookmaker
A robber stole a large amount of cash from a West Sussex bookmakers after threatening staff.

The incident took place at Corals bookmakers in Ifield Drive, Crawley, at about 2025 GMT on Thursday.

Sussex Police said a man entered the store and demanded cash from a member of staff before leaving with a large amount of money in a plastic bag.

The suspect is described as being white, in his 20s, of a slim build and clean shaven.

He was wearing a dark baseball cap and a dark jacket. Police have asked anyone with information to contact them.



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