Appeal after robbery of Baslow shop

Officers are appealing for information after the robbery of a shop in Baslow.

The incident took place at Spar shop in School Lane at around 4.30 pm today (3 August).

A man - described as being 5ft 8ins tall, stocky with a ginger beard and wearing black trousers, a blue or grey hooded top and carrying a carrier bag - threatened staff and demanded money from the till.

He left the shop with a substantial amount of cash and drove off in a white van.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with CCTV that covers the area – as well as drivers who may have captured footage of the man – to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 856-030821:

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
• Phone – call us on 101.