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Last Updated: Sunday, 21 August 2005, 15:41 GMT 16:41 UK
Cash stolen in travel agency raid
Two men stole cash and traveller's cheques during a raid at a travel agency in Gloucestershire.

The robbery happened at Thomas Cook in the High Street, Tewkesbury, at about 1715 BST on Saturday.

A police spokesman said no firearms were used in the attack, but an unidentified "implement" had been used to threatened staff and customers.

A members of staff received minor injuries during the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses.

The first suspect is described as being 5ft 11in to 6ft tall, of medium build, and aged between 30 and 40. He wore a black beanie hat and a navy blue coat.

The second man was 5ft 10-11in tall, of medium build, and also aged between 30 and 40. He was clean shaven.

Both men were white and one spoke with a Birmingham or West Midlands accent.

The man injured in the robbery was taken to hospital and later released.


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