Police hunt suspect, following armed robbery of Drury Lane dance shop

Published: 27 May 2011
by JOSH LOEB

DETECTIVES are investigating an armed robbery at a dance clothing shop in Covent Garden in broad daylight.

A man wearing a Latex mask disguising him as an old man burst into Dancia International in Drury Lane shortly before 5pm on April 30 and threatened the female employees with a handgun – he may also have been carrying a knife.

The man, who was also wearing a white builder’s helmet, a reflective jacket and see-through plastic gloves, demanded the till be opened, warning staff: “I will cut you if you don’t.”

One employee was punched in the head. The man was caught  on CCTV as he fled down a passageway connecting Drury Lane to Shelton Street. Police have released images of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 020 8358 1751 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.