Police release electronic photo of suspected Redruth robber
An electronic photo has been released by police in the hopes of identifying a man suspected of a robbery in Redruth.Devon and Cornwall Police said a suspect stole fragrances from the Superdrug store on Fore Street between 16:30 GMT and 17:00 on Monday 3 February.All inquiries were carried out, but the suspect remained unidentified, detectives said.He has been described as a white male, about 5ft 9in (1.75m) tall and of skinny build. He has blue eyes, grey stubble facial hair and was thought to be aged in his mid-40s.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact officers to aid their investigation.
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