Armed pair rob Leeds bookmakers

Masked robbers raided a betting shop in Leeds last night (Thursday).

Two men, wearing bandanas over their faces, walked into William Hill on Coldcotes Circus in Gipton shortly before 9pm.

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One of them claimed to have a gun, but had his hand covered.

It is thought they used a crowbar to get behind the counter to steal cash from the solitary female worker.

They also stole a customer’s mobile phone.

Anyone with information should call Leeds CID via 101.

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