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CCTV of man put out by police after knifepoint robbery at Palace Amusements, Rendezvous Street, Folkestone

00:00, 17 May 2016

updated: 17:40, 17 May 2016

Police have released images of a man they are looking for following a robbery at an amusement arcade last month.

One member of staff was threatened with a knife by a bandit in the raid at Palace Amusements in Rendezvous Street, Folkestone.

It happened at around 6.30am on Thursday, April 7 and the new picture was released today (Tuesday).

Who is this man? Police want to speak to him following a robbery at a Folkestone arcade in April.
Who is this man? Police want to speak to him following a robbery at a Folkestone arcade in April.

Investigating officer, Det Con Carl Evans, said: “A man walked past the amusement arcade several times from about 5.30am.

“At about 6.30am he walked into the arcade, threatened a male member of staff with a knife and demanded money.

“He made off with a quantity of coins and notes. No injuries were reported.”

Police say that the man made off on foot through Payers Park and down The Old High Street towards Tontine Street.

He is described as aged between 17 and 25 and of a slim build.

Officers say that during the robbery he was wearing dark trousers, a dark top a a black beanie hat.

As he left he took off the hat and dark-coloured top to reveal lighter coloured top underneath.

Robbery scene- Palace Amusements in Folkestone.
Robbery scene- Palace Amusements in Folkestone.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area beforehand should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

They should quote reference number ZY/11247/16.

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