Appeal For Two Armed Robbery Witnesses
Jul 7th, 2009 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island Pulse
News Update: Police are making a fresh appeal for two specific witnesses to the recent armed robbery on the Isle of Wight to come forward and another Appeal To Find Similar Vehicle After Armed Robbery
Detectives would like to speak with two men seen here on this Isle of Wight Council CCTV footage (picture) whilst the robbery at Benzie yachting jewellers was in progress at approximately 3.15pm on Friday, July 3, 2009.
One man, who appeared to be wearing a white and blue hoop shirt, was standing on the pavement a short distance away from the robbers as they committed the crime.
As the stolen silver Land Rover Freelander left the robbery scene, Isle of Wight Council CCTV shows this witness was joined on the pavement by another man who was wearing a pink shirt.
Detective Sergeant Gary Lyons of Isle of Wight CID said:
“These men appear to have had a clear view of the robbery in progress and the moments immediately afterwards.
“Both men are potentially significant witnesses, and could have extra information vital to the investigation.
“I would appeal directly to them to contact the investigation team at Newport Police Station by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45.
Previous News Update: Following our recent coverage of the news: Armed Robbery In Cowes. The two people arrested in West Sussex on Monday night (July 6) by police investigating an armed robbery were transferred to custody on the Isle of Wight during Tuesday (July 7).
A 21-year-old man from Worthing, West Sussex, and a 23-year-old woman from Worthing, West Sussex are being questioned by detectives in relation to the armed robbery at Benzie yachting jewellers in Cowes, Isle of Wight on Friday, July 3, 2009.
Previous News:
Two people have now been arrested after the armed robbery on the Isle of Wight.
Hampshire Constabulary confirm two people were arrested in Sussex tonight (Monday, July 6, 2009) by police investigating an armed robbery on the Isle of Wight.
One man and one woman were arrested as part of enquiries into a robbery at Benzie yachting jewellers, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight on Friday, July 3, 2009.
The man and woman were taken into police custody in Sussex.
Follow the news HERE: Man Charged With Robbery Of Island Jewellers
July 10th, 2009
A 21-year-old man has now been charged in connection with the robbery at Benzie yachting jewellers on the Isle of Wight. Oliver John Mazirel of Worthing, was remanded in custody and appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this morning.
Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery In Cowes
