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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Theft - (shoplifting, personal, other), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. A man has been arrested, following reports of robberies at commercial premises in Romsey town centre.
The incidents took place in a short period of time from around 5.20pm on Sunday 21 June.
It was reported that a man had entered the Co-op store in The Hundred and had threatened a staff member with a weapon before stealing cash from the till.
It was then reported that a man entered The Phoenix pub, in The Hundred, and threatened a man before leaving.
Shortly afterwards, it was reported that a man entered The Exchange, in Market Place, and demanded money from staff.
Officers arrived at 5.28pm and arrested a man in The Cocky Anchor pub, in Market Place. Officers searched the man and found and seized a folding garden saw.
A 41-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He remains in police custody while our investigation progresses.
We have had no reports of serious injuries as a result of these incidents, which we are treating as linked.
Officers have spoken to a number of people as part of our initial enquiries, but anyone who saw what happened and can provide further information should contact us on 101, quoting the reference number 44260294107.
Alternatively, people can report information via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
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