Detectives investigating a knifepoint robbery in Crawley in May have released an Efit of the suspect. Shortly before 3pm on Tuesday 13 May a man entered the newsagents in Southgate Parade the threatened the shop worker with a knife and demanded money. A quantity of money was handed over. One shop workers received stab wounds as he tried to get the man out of the shop. He was taken to East Surrey Hospital to be treated for his injuries which were not believed to be life threatening. The suspect is described as being around 30-years-old, just under 6′, having brown hair and tanned with a scarf round the bottom half of his face which is believed to have slipped during the struggle.

The efit is below:

If you think you know who he is, or have any other information, please get in touch.

Please email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 816 of 13/5. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

More info at: http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2014/08/20/police-publish-efit-of-crawley-robbery-suspect

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Epsom and Ewell Residents Association borough councillor Clive Woodbridge said people valued their semi-rural community with its green, open space.

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