A 46-year-old man from Morecambe was arrested on suspicion of robbery following the incident at the Glentworth Road West store
Police were called to the bookmakers on Glentworth Road West following the incident at around 7.45pm on Sunday . It was reported that a man, believed to be carrying a knife, entered the store before threatening a staff member.
He then fled the scene with a quantity of cash. An investigation was launched and a 46-year-old man from Morecambe was today arrested on suspicion of robbery.He remains in custody for questioning. No injuries were reported and officers are appealing for anyone with information. In a statement, a Lancashire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Morecambe have today made an arrest in connection with their enquiries. Around 7.45pm on Sunday a man, believed to be carrying a knife, entered Betfred on Glentworth Road.
"He threatened a staff member and demanded money, leaving with a quantity of cash. Following further investigation a 46-year-old man from Morecambe was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody."READ NEXT:
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