Moment knife-wielding thug is interrupted by man wanting to buy a drink as he tries to rob a corner shop
A knife-wielding thug was trying to rob a corner shop when he was interrupted by a man wanting to buy a drink.
Bizarre CCTV footage captured the moment a customer casually pushed aside the yob balaclava so he could pay for his item.
Police are still searching for the thief after the terrifying incident at the Shopping Basket supermarket in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, on December 17.
In the video, the crook can be seen walking around outside the storewith his hands in his pockets and a covering over his face before entering the store around 8:45 am.
He then threatens a female store clerk and demands cash from the register, but she refuses.
A large knife is clearly visible in the man’s hand, but he puts it down as soon as a customer enters the store.
The thief is then seen at the counter talking to the staff member before stepping aside to allow the customer to go to the till to buy a can of soft drink.
After his attempt to get cash fails, the man puts his knife back in his pocket and steals a bottle of vodka instead.
A knife-wielding thug was trying to rob a corner shop when he was interrupted by a man wanting to buy a drink. In the photo: camera footage of the incident
The man threatens a female store clerk and demands cash from the register, but she refuses. A large knife is clearly visible in the man’s hand, but he puts it down as soon as a customer enters the store
The store employee was shaken but unharmed.
Anyone who recognizes the man in black clothing with a white logo on it and a gray mask should report it via the Cambridgeshire Constabulary police website with reference 35/91050/24.
It comes as in 2023, a wannabe robber had an awkward encounter when he tried to hold over a nail salon in Atlanta, but failed miserably as the staff and customers ignored his pleas to get on the floor and give him all their money .
Video of the incident shows a man walking in with his hand in a bag before shouting, “Get on the ground!” and ‘Give me your money!’ to a group of women, who appear to be customers and employees.
Nobody gave in.
The women continue to mind their business and ignore the thief’s demands.
Bizarre footage captured the moment a customer casually pushed aside the yob balaclava so he could pay for his item. This image shows the man entering the store in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
In the video, the thug can be seen walking around outside the store with his hands in his pockets and a covering over his face before entering the store at around 8.45am.
CCTV footage shows the man walking into the salon wearing a blue hat, sunglasses and blue trousers, with his hands in his bag.
When the workers ignored him, the criminal changed tactics and walked up to a man working behind a counter.
Instead of handing over money, the undisturbed employee picked up the ringing phone and walked away.
Finally, one of the women stood up, raised her hands and slowly walked out.
The defeated robber decided to abort the mission when he realized his hopes of walking away with cash were fruitless.
He then stood in the middle of the store, looking hopeless as he took one last look around before giving up and walking out empty-handed.