Armed man robbed Tesco in Milton Keynes of cigarettes, cash and stamps but police don't know if gun was real

The offender, a man entered Tesco Express in Fyfield Barrow at about 6.40am today (5/7). The shop was open at the time.

The offender then forced a staff member into a back office, before leaving the store with a clear bag full of boxes of cigarettes and tobacco, a small amount of cash, and more than £600 worth of stamps. He fled the scene on foot along the V11.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Mandy Banfield said: “I am appealing to anyone with any information about this armed robbery to contact the police as soon as possible. I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen a man walking along the verge of the V11 at about 7am with a large clear bag full of boxes of cigarettes and tobacco.

“The offender is described as black and wearing black clothing with a face covering. He was carrying a firearm, which at this stage of the investigation we have not been able to establish whether it is a viable firearm or an imitation.

“If you have any information please leave it on our website or call 101, quoting investigation reference 43200202191.

“We are conducting a thorough investigation, including house to house enquiries, taking witness statements, and obtaining and viewing CCTV.”