CCTV pictures have been released of an armed robber who stole cash from a bookmakers.
Police say the man went into Ladbrokes, in Church Hill, Loughton, at about 7pm on Wednesday, September 24, before pulling a knife and demanding money from the tills.
He escaped with a sum of cash.
The man was white, 5ft 10ins, stocky, with auburn curly hair and facial stubble.
He wore an olive-green hat with plaits pulled down over the ears, a dark jacket and grey trouser bottoms.
Anyone with information should ring DC Ray Hull at Epping CID on 0300 333 4444, or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
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