Gaming Arcade Robbery: Suspect's Image Released

Police are hunting an armed robber who held up a west London gaming arcade.

The Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad have released this image of their number one suspect

On Saturday, March 16 at 9.50pm, a male entered Silver Time on Earl's Court Road, Earl's Court.

The suspect spent time on a number of gaming machines within the arcade before approaching a cashier and demanding money.

Staff refused the demands and the suspect left.

However, he returned a few minutes later and threatened staff with a firearm.

The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled the store.

Detective Constable Thomas Grimshaw said: “I am requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the individual pictured.

“This was a terrifying incident for the members of staff within the store, who were threatened with a firearm.

“The sooner we can identify the person who carried out this violent offence, the sooner we can prevent him from inflicting the same terror on anyone else.

“I would urge anyone with any information about this incident, or who recognises the individual pictured, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“You can contact the Flying Squad directly on 020 8785 8655 quoting the picture reference 023947, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”