Armed man has been jailed for more than two years over Grimsby fast food restaurant robbery
A 42-year-old Grimsby man has been sentenced to two years and eight months at Grimsby Crown Court after he was found guilty robbery and possession of a bladed article following fast food restaurant robbery in Grimsby.
Richard Garrison of Rutland Street, Grimsby entered a fast-food restaurant on 27th April 2021. He threatened staff with a knife at the food outlet on Stanley Street and demanded all the money from the till. Humberside Police located the knife shortly after the incident and arrested Richard Garrison.
Detective Constable Nicola Culton leading the investigation said: “This was a really dangerous situation and I’d like to commend the victim’s bravery throughout the entirety of our investigation.
“I hope the outcome will provide his victim with some comfort in knowing that justice has now been served.
“Crimes like this will not be tolerated and we will continue to take proactive action in a bid to deter these criminals from committing crime in our local communities.”
