Police have released CCTV of a robbery and are appealing to the public for help in identifying those involved.
The incident took place shortly after 09.00hrs on Monday, 7 April at an internet café and money exchange in Tottenham High Road, N15.
A female member of staff had just opened up for the day and let her first customer into the shop when two men entered. The first suspect made his way to the back of the shop and checked a rear exit route while the second suspect waited by the front door.
The first suspect then returned and grabbed the member of staff by the wrists, forcing her into a back room where the safe is kept. He then threatened the member of staff until she opened the safe and the contents – cash in various currencies – were emptied into a black sports bag.
The second suspect was summoned to the room and produced some duct tape from his pocket and suspect one proceeded to tie the woman up, binding her hands and feet.
Both suspects then fled the venue on foot via the rear exit, through a market area and over a gated area into Suffield Road.
Suspect one is described as a black male, approximately 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark hooded top, with the hood up, and matching tracksuit bottoms with a cream or white stripe down the outside arm and leg. He was also wearing black trainers with a white sole and an orange fluorescent tabard.
He was in possession of a black and yellow ‘JD’ sports bag with a string pull. The design had the letters ‘JD’ within a yellow circle.
Suspect two is described as a black male, approximately 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build with a goatee beard. He wore a light coloured long sleeve top, grey tracksuit bottoms and an orange fluorescent tabard. He was also wearing a black ‘beanie’ hat.
Both suspects were carrying newspapers when they entered the store which they placed on the shop counter – they picked up the papers before fleeing the scene.
Detective Constable Johnny Baker of the Met’s Flying Squad said:
“These two men used threats and intimidation to coerce the victim to open the safe. Although the victim was not injured during this robbery, she has been extremely traumatised by this ordeal.
“I would appeal to anyone who recognises these two men to come forward and speak to police.”
No arrests, enquiries continue.
