Cannabis products stolen in armed robbery near Newbury
Police are appealing for witnesses
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after medicinal cannabis products worth around £35,000 were stolen during an armed robbery on the A34 near Newbury.
At around 9.40pm on Friday (30 October), a delivery driver in a white Mercedes Sprinter van was parked in a layby on the southbound A34, near the East Ilsley interchange, when he was approached by a man who assaulted him and threatened him with what is believed to be a firearm.
The offender then stole medicinal cannabis products, including liquid vape distillate, CBD pastilles, vape cartridges and CBD oil, before leaving the scene.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was understandably shaken by the incident.
Serious
Detective Inspector Jonny Hare said: “This was a serious offence in which the victim was threatened with a weapon and had valuable goods worth around £35,000 stolen.
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries and are appealing to anybody who may have seen anything suspicious on the A34, particularly any motorists with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
“We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen vehicles stopping in laybys or suspicious activity in the area around the time of the offence.
“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact Thames Valley Police.
"Anybody with information, CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260568700.
"If you do not wish to speak directly to police, information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website."