A staff member has been threatened in a robbery at a shop in Cowes today (Tuesday).
Police were called to Rashley’s Premier Express in Park Road, just after 12pm.
A quantity of cash was stolen in the incident, but later found in a hedge.
A 27 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:
“We were called at 12.04pm with reports of a robbery at Rashley’s in Park Road, Cowes.
“A member of staff was threatened and cash was taken. The cash was subsequently located by police in a hedge.
“Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Gurnard nearby, in Moorgreen Road, on suspicion of robbery.
“He remains in custody at this time.”