Robbery, Torquay

Monday, 2 September 2024 11:46

By Julie Green

Police were called to a bakery in Lucius Street in Torquay at around 2.30pm on Saturday 31 August following reports a suspect had entered the premises and threatened two female employees before stealing cash and a mobile phone.

Anthony Moss, 47, from Lemon Road, Newton Abbot, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 2 September).

Nobody was physically harmed during the incident.

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