Overview
- Multiple threat incidents and a till theft took place in Romsey town centre in a short span on Sunday, June 21, targeting businesses on The Hundred and Market Place.
- Officers say a man entered the Co-op on The Hundred, threatened a staff member with a weapon and stole cash from the till.
- Local reports say the same man also threatened a customer at The Phoenix pub and demanded money at The Exchange shortly afterwards.
- Hampshire Constabulary arrived quickly and arrested a 41-year-old man from Southampton inside The Cocky Anchor at about 5:28pm, and seized a folding garden saw during a search.
- The suspect remains in police custody on suspicion of robbery, there have been no reports of serious injuries, and police are asking anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 44260294107.