Ripon pub robbed at knifepoint by man with teardrop tattoo
A Yorkshire pub was robbed at knifepoint as police search for a man with a ginger beard and teardrop tattoo.
The Golden Lion in Allhallowgate, Ripon, was targetted at around 5.40pm yesterday (Friday, January 24). The bearded man brandished a knife and threatened a staff member, before demanding that the till was opened.
He then made off on foot in an unknown direction having stolen a quantity of cash from the till. The suspect is described as a white man, aged mid-20s with a ginger beard, and a teardrop tattoo under his left eye.
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He was wearing a black hoodie, navy jogging bottoms, black gloves, and white trainers. He had his hood up at the time of the robbery.
North Yorkshire Police Detective Sergeant Tom Barker said: “The description given of the suspect is very distinctive. It is therefore likely that he is known to someone who is reading this appeal."
DS Barker added: “I also encourage residents who are local to The Golden Lion pub to check their doorbell and private CCTV footage from around the time of the incident. If you were driving near to the location at the time, please check your dashcam for anyone who matches the description of the suspect or any suspicious behaviour.
“I can reassure the local community that this type of incident is rare. However, they do leave a lasting impact on victims. As such, we are doing everything we can to ensure this suspect is arrested as soon as possible and brought to justice.”
If you have information tha could help you can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 12250014465, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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