CCTV picture of hooded robbers released after Portsmouth corner shop is raided
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It happened at Kirby Stores in College Street, Portsea at 8pm on January 6.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: ‘It was reported that four males entered the store with their hoods up and covering their faces. Two of them looked around then left, one attempted to steal a packet of rice and the other assaulted the shopkeeper, a man in his 40s. A 14-year-old male from Southsea was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been bailed until April 30. A 16-year-old male from Southsea was arrested on suspicion of robbery but has been released with no further action.’
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Police say the man in the picture is white, in his late teens, and slim with a tattoo on his right hand. He wore a dark blue coat, dark Nike tracksuit bottoms, black Nike trainers and a black Nike bag.
Call 101 quoting 44230007684.