E-fit released of 'distinctive woman' who held up Bournemouth bookmakers at gunpoint

Police have released an e-fit of a robber who held up at Bournemouth bookmakers at gunpoint.

At around 6:15pm on Sunday December 23, a woman carried out an armed robbery at Coral Bookmakers on Castle Lane West - with officers renewing their appeal to find the offender.

The robber approached a member of staff at the shop entrance where they were locking up - and threatened them with what is believed to be a firearm.

The offender demanded cash, but left empty handed - running off towards Bradpole Road.

No-one was injured in the incident and no arrests have been made.

Detective Sergeant Dave Colomb of Bournemouth and Poole CID said: "This incident happened opposite the Castle Point Shopping Centre and a busy main road, so it is likely there would have been members of the public in the area during the time of the incident, and that somebody may have information that can help us in our investigation.

"The woman we are looking to trace is very distinctive in appearance with very blonde wavy hair.

"She is five feet nine inches tall and of slim build, and was wearing two inch heels, a light brown scarf covering her neck and a black leather jacket.

"I urge anyone who many recognise the offender from the e-fit image, or anyone with any details to contact Dorset Police on 101 in the strictest confidence."