Man threatens staff with gun in Warwick shop

Police were alerted to the incident last night, following reports that a man entered the shop in Reardon Court on the Woodloes Estate at 11.30pm, threatened staff with a gun and demanded money.

When the staff said that they were calling the police, the man ran off. Nothing was stolen and no one was injured during the incident.

An extensive search was conducted around the surrounding area and officers are now reviewing CCTV footage to try to identify the offender.

He is described as white, in his late twenties/early thirties, about 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing a plain black waist-length jacket with the hood up, black scarf and gloves and possibly blue jeans.

It has not been confirmed whether the black gun he was carrying was real or imitation.

Anyone who was in the Reardon Court area last night and saw any suspicious activity is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.