Police launch appeal to find robber who threatened a pregnant woman with six-inch knife

·Freelance Writer

31 October 2017 at 8:45 am

This is the terrifying moment a pregnant woman was threatened by a hooded robber holding a six-inch knife.

The man burst into a petrol garage brandishing the blade before demanding cash from employee Natalie Simmons.

Holding her bump in fear, Ms Simmons, 24, was forced to open the till at Nicholsons Garage in Stalham, Norfolk, for thief after he barged his way behind the counter.

<em>The thief threatened Natalie Simmons with a knife during the robbery (SWNS)</em> — *The thief threatened Natalie Simmons with a knife during the robbery (SWNS)*

<em>Ms Simmons was forced to hand over cash as the man barged round the counter (SWNS)</em> — *Ms Simmons was forced to hand over cash as the man barged round the counter (SWNS)*

The suspect, who was wearing a high-vis jacket with a hood over his head at the time, then made off with less than £100 in cash.

Ms Simmons, who is five months pregnant, escaped unharmed following the robbery on Friday night.

Sarah Nicholson, managing director of the garage, said: “It’s such a horrible incident and should never have happened.

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“Fortunately we don’t keep much money in the till, because it’s just good practice not to hold to too much cash.

“We’ve never had anything like this before, its a very rural part of Norfolk, I hope nothing like this ever happens again.”

Police are yet to make any arrests in connection with the incident, which happened at around 8.45pm.

<em>The pregnant worker held her bump in fear during the robbery (SWNS)</em> — *The pregnant worker held her bump in fear during the robbery (SWNS)*

However, they are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The robber who threatened the shop keeper is described as being in his 20’s and around 5ft 8in tall.

He was wearing a black scarf across his face, a grey hooded top, a half orange reflective jacket, with a navy bottom half, and navy trousers with cream boots.

A man who was seen waiting outside for the thief, was wearing a dark shirt and light jeans.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.