Man has gun held to his head in Norbury robbery
by Ross Lidbetter
ross.lidbetter@essnmedia.co.uk
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A man had a gun held to his head during a terrifying robbery in Norbury.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the horrific ordeal for the 55-year-old in Upwood Road.
The victim had parked his silver Toyota Previa car when three men all wearing hooded tops and gloves approached the vehicle.
One of the suspects opened the driver's door, took the keys from the ignition and put a gun to the victim's head.
He was then ordered to get out of the car.
The suspect tried to pull the victim out of the car but he was unable to as he was wearing his seat belt.
The victim then began to sound his horn and shout for help, before a second suspect opened the passenger door and took the victim's wallet containing £25 and his driving licence which was on the seat.
All three suspects then escaped towards Lloyd Avenue having first stolen two silver coloured tool boxes from the boot of the victim's car.
The suspects are described as black men, aged between 18 and 23, wearing dark hooded tops with the hoods worn up, and dark coloured gloves.
DC Steve Troubridge, of Croydon Robbery Squad, said: "This was a gun enabled robbery and was a terrifying experience for the victim that has left him extremely shaken.
"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary."
The incident happened at around 10.30pm on Monday February 15.
Anyone who did see anything should contact Croydon CID on 020 8649 1377 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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by E Smith, Norbury
Friday, March 26 2010, 10:26AM
“This sounds like the same 3 men who got into my neighbours daughters car and put a gun to her head last year. Less than a mile from the latest crime. I try to discourage friends visiting me by car in case it happens again in my street.”
by Michael Castle, New Addington
Tuesday, March 09 2010, 6:34PM
“Andrew Pelling is pleasant I had a meeting with him in parliament in 2008 we sat on the terrace talked about gang gun knife crime etc I do like Andrew Pelling as a person, I got a copy of the letter he received and shared with me about knife crime from the Home Office in 2008 and got asked for my comments on it by his PA "your thoughts would be much appreciated" so he has asked me about these issues and I do like Andrew but my work passion is for Croydon.
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Tuesday, March 09 2010, 4:38PM
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