Shopkeeper threatened with knife in full view of police

1:05pm Sunday 6th January 2013 in Echo News

TWO would be robbers threatened a shopkeeper at knifepoint in front of police officers.

The pair are now in custody after being arrested by officers who were already in the Happy Shopper in Jesmond Road, Grays, at around 9.50pm on Saturday, January 5, following reports of a theft in the store about half-an-hour earlier at 9.20pm.

An Essex Police spokeswoman said: “While officers were inside the shop two men entered and threatened a staff member with a knife and demanded money.”

A 19-year-old man from Grays was arrested at the scene while the other, aged 21, from Dagenham, was arrested in nearby Springfield Road following a search.

Both remain in custody.

Comments(23)

benfleetgeeza says...
2:08pm Sun 6 Jan 13

How dumb can you be scum bags

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Jock37ng says...
2:08pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Now give them 10 years each.

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Thecountrysgonetopot! says...
2:26pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Im sure we have all said at some point 'wheres the police when you need them' and this was 1 of those times and they were right there! Feel sorry for the shopkeeper but so happy for him that the police were in the place at the time!

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jolllyboy says...
3:17pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Just shows that criminals have no respect for the law.

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Seasider90 says...
4:12pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Are these the most stupid criminals in history?

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MumInOckendon says...
4:27pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Thecountrysgonetopot
! wrote:
Im sure we have all said at some point 'wheres the police when you need them' and this was 1 of those times and they were right there! Feel sorry for the shopkeeper but so happy for him that the police were in the place at the time!
Couldn't agree more



What a pair of idiots! Shame them and put up the CCTV

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Sean4u says...
5:04pm Sun 6 Jan 13

That was easy. Perhaps the police should pop into stores more often.

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Thurrockbob says...
5:31pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Sean4u wrote:
That was easy. Perhaps the police should pop into stores more often.
I think that could have been the first time they have been out of the station since before Christmas. So you see chaps it does work actually getting out and doing some work!

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Thurrockbob says...
5:33pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Seasider90 wrote:
Are these the most stupid criminals in history?
If it's the 19 year old I think it is from Grays, then yes he is one of the most stupidest people on this planet.

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bumper says...
6:26pm Sun 6 Jan 13

thick inbreeding does this to you....

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southendmike says...
8:26pm Sun 6 Jan 13

A second brain cell between these two numpties, and they'd be REALLY dangerous!

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marshman says...
11:34pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Don't tell them your name Pike.

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TheStraightTalker says...
11:53pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Did the shop have cctv as I would love to see that video, perhaps echo reports could follow this up? Do the reporters even read these comments?

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Brunning999 says...
6:47am Mon 7 Jan 13

That is why they are crims they are so thick they always get caught.

They will probably get locked up and will lay in bed until mid day because they are also lazy.

And when released from bird they will live off benefit payments because they are parasites.

To all the do gooder's please find an answer because I have one.

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Essex Medja says...
9:44am Mon 7 Jan 13

I agree. We have created a society whereby crime and breeding are both a a career and a revenue stream for those who are lazy.

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Chris Flunk says...
10:50am Mon 7 Jan 13

Brunning999 wrote:
That is why they are crims they are so thick they always get caught.

They will probably get locked up and will lay in bed until mid day because they are also lazy.

And when released from bird they will live off benefit payments because they are parasites.

To all the do gooder's please find an answer because I have one.
Come on then, lets hear it. I'm betting on it being rehabilitation through education.

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rob1806 says...
11:58am Mon 7 Jan 13

Rumour has it the robbers thought the old bill were in fancy dress just stopping to buy a bottle for the party?
The robber who tried to get away thought the police car parked outside was done up to good for a copy!!!!
Waaaaahhh!!!!

Best laugh I've had for ages.

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BusterBoo says...
1:04pm Mon 7 Jan 13

Thurrockbob wrote:
Sean4u wrote:
That was easy. Perhaps the police should pop into stores more often.
I think that could have been the first time they have been out of the station since before Christmas. So you see chaps it does work actually getting out and doing some work!
Join up then...you wouldn't last five minutes! Christmas? Oh that time they all spent away from their families to ensure you had a nice time! They give us everything including their lives when required...the least you could do is give a little respect back!

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Thurrockbob says...
3:04pm Mon 7 Jan 13

BusterBoo wrote:
Thurrockbob wrote:
Sean4u wrote:
That was easy. Perhaps the police should pop into stores more often.
I think that could have been the first time they have been out of the station since before Christmas. So you see chaps it does work actually getting out and doing some work!
Join up then...you wouldn't last five minutes! Christmas? Oh that time they all spent away from their families to ensure you had a nice time! They give us everything including their lives when required...the least you could do is give a little respect back!
Best laugh I have had for a long while .... well done.

How do you know I wasn't at one time in the force?
I was talking about Essex Police at Grays Station, not REAL Police.
The Grays Police are about as effective as a chocolate teapot!

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Natter says...
3:57pm Mon 7 Jan 13

I'm sure their mums are really proud of them, Pillocks :)

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Yanxa says...
5:42pm Mon 7 Jan 13

A woman on the bus today was talking on her phone (far too loudly, I might add) about how she has to look after one of their dogs now.

Just execute the lot of them!

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charlie_dalton says...
10:11pm Tue 8 Jan 13

As for the robbery in jesmond road, as for the 19 year old who is offender only went in for sugar for his mum and beer for him.he knows he shouldnt go in there but the 21 year old run in with a knife.if you got any comments leave below.its alright if all your children running people over and cutting them up on there scooters and mopeds in the summer.one child is quicker to be judged.look at your own judge

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Thurrockbob says...
5:05am Wed 9 Jan 13

charlie_dalton wrote:
As for the robbery in jesmond road, as for the 19 year old who is offender only went in for sugar for his mum and beer for him.he knows he shouldnt go in there but the 21 year old run in with a knife.if you got any comments leave below.its alright if all your children running people over and cutting them up on there scooters and mopeds in the summer.one child is quicker to be judged.look at your own judge
You obviously went to the David Beckham school of 'gramatic' art, as I have no idea what you are on about!

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