A
veteran armed robber, who tried to snatch a supermarket cash delivery
by threatening the guard with a hammer, has been caged for five
years.
Matthew
Missenden, 56, of Hazel Grove, Sydenham had been released from a life
sentence in 2016 for gun-enabled raids.
He
fought the charge, but was convicted by a Woolwich Crown Court jury.
He
was found guilty of attempting to rob the G4S guardian in Deptford
High Street on May 14.
The
custodian was delivering a cashbox when he was approached by
Missenden, who was armed with a hammer.
Missenden
gestured for the cashbox to be handed over, but when the custodian
revealed the box was empty Missenden fled the scene.
Detectives
from the Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad launched an
investigation.
Extensive
review of CCTV footage showed Missenden escaped in a green vehicle.
Officers
traced the registration to Missenden’s home address, where he was
arrested on June 20.
Missenden
was on life licence at the time of this offence after being released
from custody in 2016 having served a sentence for a series of
gun-enabled robberies.
Detective
Constable David Crewe of the Flying Squad said: “Missenden
is a prolific offender who has no respect for the law or the criminal
justice system.
“At
the time of this offence he was on licence having been released from
a custodial sentence he received for similar offences.
“Missenden
showed no concern for the welfare of the custodian merely carrying
out his day job, or other members of the public around him, when he
attempted this robbery armed with a weapon.
“This
case should send a clear message to those considering carrying out
these audacious crimes that we will track you down and bring you to
justice.”
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