Two men armed with knife and crowbar threaten Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, Co-op staff and steal several items

Two men armed with a crowbar and a knife threatened shop staff and stole several items from a town Co-op last night.

The men, who were both wearing balaclavas and hooded tops, entered the store in Clapate Lane, Ipswich, at about 9.10pm.

The man with the crowbar went behind the counter and stole several items, including cigarettes.

The suspects then left the shop on foot and are believed to have headed in the direction of Landseer Park.

Staff members and customers present were not hurt.

The first man is described as wearing white or cream jogging bottoms, a large navy mac-style rain coat and tan builders boots. He was carrying an orange carrier bag.

The second man is described as wearing navy jogging bottoms, a navy zip-up hoodie with a white logo, tan builders boots and gloves, one red and one white.

Anyone who may have seen the robbery happen or has any other information about it should contact South CID at Landmark House on 101 or through its ‘Tell Us’ portal, quoting reference 22916/24.

Alternatively, residents can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.