Coventry man jailed after being stuck inside shop he tried to rob
A quick-thinking shop worker locked the robber inside the store
A robber from Coventry has been jailed after being trapped inside the shop he attempted to rob.
Jordan Peebles, 32, targeted a shop in Riley Square on 24th December last year, where he assaulted a staff member and threatened them with a large kitchen knife.
As Peebles was filling his bag with goods behind the counter, the shop worker managed to leave the shop and secure the shutters, effectively locking Peebles inside.
Peebles found himself unable to open the shutter and when police officers arrived, he pleaded to be released and was arrested upon exiting the store.
Last week, Peebles pleaded guilty to robbery at Warwick Crown Court and received a four-year and four-month jail term.
Detective Sergeant Jay Aston from Coventry's local CID said, "This was a shocking knifepoint robbery which could have resulted in death or serious injury to the man Peebles assaulted."
He continued, "The man showed incredible bravery and quick thinking to defend himself, leave the shop and lower the shutters, trapping Peebles inside."
Aston concluded, "I hope Peebles will have time to reflect on his actions and choices while in prison and am proud of the work of all the officers involved, including the Response officers who were at the scene within minutes to arrest him."
The police encourage anyone who witnesses shoplifting to report it via 101 or online, and to always call 999 in an emergency.