Man tied up and threatened with knife during robbery at restaurant in Lane End

A man was tied up and threatened with a knife during a robbery at a restaurant in Lane End on Thursday 29th December 2016.

At about 9.00pm a 50 year old man was alone in The Lane End Tandoori (formerly The Osborne Arms) restaurant in the High Street, Lane End. Two men entered the restaurant tied up the 50 year old man and threatened him with a knife.

During the robbery a wallet containing cash, a driving license and bank cards was stolen. The robbers also demanded pin numbers of bank accounts.

The offenders are described as Asian men in their mid to late thirties. Both are around 6 ft with short black hair and were wearing jeans. One was wearing a black coat and the other a red jacket.

Investigating officer DC Tim Robins, from High Wycombe Force CID, said ‘Thankfully the victim was not injured but was understandably shaken by the incidents.

I would like to speak to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity at around the time of the robbery.

Anyone with any information should contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.‘

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.