Man charged following aggravated burglary at Bognor supermarket

Dean Hardman, 32, of Chalcraft Lane, Bognor Regis, has been charged with burglary other than dwelling, aggravated burglary other than dwelling, possession of an offensive weapon and taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

 

He appeared before Chichester Magistrates' Court on Monday 30 January, where he was remanded into custody until April 2012.

At 6.30am on Saturday police attended the Co-Op in The Parade following reports of a robbery.

 

It is reported that two men entered the store and threatened staff with what is thought to have been a machete.

 

The staff handed over cash and several thousand pounds were stolen. Staff, although shaken, were uninjured.

 

A 32-year-old man was arrested a short time after the incident.

 

Detective Sergeant Russ Burgess of West Sussex CID said: "Three members of staff were in the shop at the time of the incident and they did the right thing in handing over the money.

 

"We are currently working to locate a second man who we believe was involved in this robbery."

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0355 of 28/1 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.