Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following robberies in Milton Keynes.
The first incident occurred on Saturday (7/10) at approximately 8.50pm at the One Stop on White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley. Two offenders entered the store, one approached the staff member behind the counter and demanded money. The victim, a man in his thirties, did not give the offender any money. Both offenders took 20 bottles of beer and left the store on foot in the direction of the underpass towards the Bletchley area.
The second incident also occurred on Saturday (7/10) at approximately 8.56pm at the BP Garage, Emerson Valley. Two offenders entered the petrol station and threatened the cashier with a knife and demanded money from the till. The victim, a woman in her fifties, did not give the offender any money and the offenders made off.
The offenders are both described as men aged in their twenties. They are both of slim build and were wearing all black clothing with their faces covered.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Charles Cox, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed one or both of these incidents to please get in touch. We believe that the incidents are linked and were committed by the same offenders.
“We would also like to appeal to those residents in the surrounding areas to check CCTV and door cam footage.
“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230451299.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
