Armed robbers on the run after raid at Purley travel agents
by Lucy Buckland
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ARMED robbers raided a Purley travel agents this morning.
At around 11.45am the pair burst into Thomas Cook travel agents, Brighton Road, Purley, and one waved around an object covered in fabric which terrified staff believed to be a gun.
Workers handed over traveller's cheques and cash to the pair –who escaped along Brighton Road.
The pair are still on the run this afternoon.
A police spokesman said no firearm was seen by staff but the object covered in cloth was pointed and gave the impression of a gun.
It is not clear how much cash the pair, described as black and in their early 20s, made off with.
Detectives from the Flying Squad are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Call 0207 407 6319 if you have any information.
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by Mr.Angry, The Estate
Thursday, July 01 2010, 12:09AM
“Come on Reagan flying squad,get em.”
by Paul Meoff, Purley
Wednesday, June 30 2010, 11:24PM
“lets hope the Police hunt these scumbags down like rabid dogs”
by Anon, Anon
Wednesday, June 30 2010, 4:20PM
“yeah ask MJ ...Peaky bum”
by Anon, Anon
Wednesday, June 30 2010, 2:02PM
“Peak? means, that's bad.”
by Anon, Anon
Wednesday, June 30 2010, 12:52PM
“dumb youts & dats
What exactly does "peak" mean?
Or do you know something about this crime?”