A man has been charged after a shop was targeted in a suspected armed robbery and a member of staff was “threatened with a handgun”.
On Sunday, January 12, police were called to Victoria Road, Dartford, after reports someone came into the store and took three bottles of wine from a fridge.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with robbery after an incident in Dartford. Picture: Stock
When they tried to leave, it’s alleged the suspect was confronted by an employee who was then assaulted. Police say the member of staff was “threatened with a handgun” before the suspect left the store.
A spokesman said: “An investigation into the incident included forensic examinations and the review of CCTV footage.
“On Thursday, January 16, an officer spotted a suspect in the town and patrols attended an address where a man was arrested. The constables also seized a BB gun.”
Nicholas Tapp, of Lowfied Street, Dartford, was later charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent.
The 44-year-old was remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 17.