ARMED robbers stole a three figure sum of cash from a Chelmsford bookmakers.

It happened at the William Hill premises in Broomfield Road, on Thursday, November 19 at around 10.50pm.

Two men approached the betting shop. One went inside and threatened the cashier with a knife. The other remained outside. They took a three figure sum of cash and made off on foot down Broomfield Road towards Chelmsford city centre.

The man who entered the shop was wearing a purple cap, a grey hooded top and black gloves and trousers.

Anybody with any information is asked to contact Pc James Willis at Chelmsford CID on Essex Police 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org