By a County Press reporter
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A MAN has been arrested after an alleged shop robbery on the Isle of Wight.
Officers were called on Friday, at 9.50pm, to M&M Wardle newsagents in the High Street, Shanklin.
It was reported a man had entered the shop and stolen several cans of beer.
One member of staff saw the man holding a knife by his chest.
No one was attacked or injured.
A 27-year-old man from Shanklin was arrested later the same evening on suspicion of robbery.
He was questioned and bailed until September 23 pending further enquiries.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Shanklin police station by phoning 101.
Mini-Com users can call the police on 18001 101. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.