Police issue appeal after two knife-point robbery attempts

Ilkeston Police officers are investigating two attempted knife point robberies in the area.

The first of two incidents on Monday 12th August occurred at the Tip Top Shop in Green Lane at 4:55pm and saw a man threaten staff with a knife.

A second incident was reported in 5:20pm at the Post Office in Queen Elizabeth Way, Kirk Hallam, where again a man entered the shop and threatened staff with a knife. 

Nobody was reported to have been physically hurt. 

In both incidents, the man was described as being around 6ft tall and wearing all black including a black face covering.

The two incidents are being linked and officers are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incidents.

Anyone able to provide information to assist investigation work is being asked to contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods including reference 24000480291:

• Website – There are crime reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.