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Hunt for gang who held up York barber shop at knifepoint

Sat 24 Feb 2018 @ 6:14pm - Crime, News
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The Cut Fellas barbers on Clifton Green, York. Photograph © Google Street View

A gang held up a barbers in York at knifepoint before escaping with a large amount of cash.

Three men entered the Cut Fellas kiosk on Clifton Green shortly before 7pm on Friday (February 24) and threatened the man working there with a knife.

The men demanded money and he handed over a large amount of cash.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was in the process of closing the shop for the night when he was robbed. Afterwards he pursued one of the men around the Clifton Green area as the gang made off on foot.

Descriptions issued

Another view of the shop. Photograph: Cut Fellas on Facebook

Police believe the suspects then used a vehicle to head north out of York on the A19.

The first man of the men is believed to be of British origin and is described as

  • aged 20 to 22
  • of skinny build
  • between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 7ins tall
  • with stubble
  • wearing blue denim jeans and trainers.

The second man is thought to be of Kurdish origin and is described as

  • 25 to 30 years old
  • skinny
  • around 5ft 7ins tall
  • with a thick beard
  • a very thin face
  • and short black hair.

The third man is believed to be around the same age as the second. He is also described as being of Kurdish origin, and is

  • 5ft 9ins tall
  • of stocky build
  • with stubble
  • dark curly hair
  • and wore a grey hoodie with the hood up.

Police attended the scene after receiving a call at around 7.20pm on Saturday and have launched a full investigation.

They are carrying out enquiries in the area, undertaking forensic tests and reviewing CCTV.

Nobody was seriously injured in the incident and no customers were in the shop at the time.

Did you see anything?

Detective Inspector Jackie Smart, of York Serious Crime Team, said: “While we’d never recommend that victims of crimes such as this place themselves in more danger by confronting their attackers, we do hope members of the public on this busy stretch of road may have seen this incident unfolding.

“They could have important information that could help our investigation.

“If you think you witnessed any part of this incident, saw any men matching the descriptions in the area at the time or have any other information that could help detectives, please contact us immediately.”

To share information, please contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.

north-yorkshire-police-logo-25How to help the police

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the York Serious Crime Team
Or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Email the York Serious Crime Team here
Quote reference number 12180032195

Sat 24 Feb, 2018

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