Milford Haven woman jailed over knifepoint robbery attempt at Pill Corner Stores

Jessie Thompson, aged 31, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article following the incident at Pill Corner Stores on Pill Lane on 11 July.

“Give me all your money”

The court heard that Thompson and her accomplice, Bethan John, 25, entered the store wearing masks and brandishing a kitchen knife. One of the pair threatened the shop worker, demanding money.

The worker defended herself with a milk crate, forcing the pair to flee empty-handed. No money or items were stolen.

CCTV and community tip-off

Dyfed-Powys Police launched an investigation after a member of the public reported a bag of clothes dumped in their garden. Officers matched the clothing to CCTV footage of the suspects.

Thompson and John were later arrested and told officers they had planned to hand themselves in. They admitted discarding the knife in a hedgerow near the Mount Estate.

Sentence and police response

Thompson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison. John also admitted the offences and will be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Constable Dean Chilcott said:

“We are pleased that the seriousness of this incident has been recognised by the court, and that Thompson has been suitably sentenced for the part she played.

This shop has persistently been targeted by criminals, while the owners and workers are just trying to do their jobs in providing a service for the local community. They should never be made to feel fearful for their safety while at work.”

A shop repeatedly targeted

Pill Corner Stores has reportedly been targeted multiple times in recent months. Police said they would continue to take robust action against those responsible for violent incidents in the community.

Swansea Bay News will continue to follow developments as sentencing concludes.

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Police release image appealing for information on witnesses of Swansea attempted robbery

Police investigating an alleged attempted robbery in Swansea have released a CCTV image of four people they believe may have witnessed the incident that took place in Oxford Street in Swansea city centre at 8.20pm on Friday, February 21.

The force are looking for further information on the four individuals and have encouraged the public to get in touch to help locate them as they believe they may have witnessed the robbery.

A statement from South Wales Police read:

“Officers are investigating a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on Oxford Street in Swansea city centre at around 8.20pm on Friday, February 21.

“We are keen to trace any potential witnesses to this offence and want to speak to the four individuals shown in the picture below as we believe they may have witnessed the offence.

“If you have any information please contact us quoting reference 2500057657.”

[Lead image: South Wales Police]

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