Independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £3,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person believed to be responsible for three robberies in Northampton town centre.

The first offence was at a branch of Santander in Mercers Row on 30th December 2013, where the offender entered the bank with a knife and jumped over the counter threatening staff before stealing cash.

The second offence was on 10 January 2014 at Hatton Gold (jewellers) on St Peters Walk, again the offender threatened staff with a knife and stole cash.

The last offence was on 22 January 2014 at Thomas Cook in Abington Street. A knife was produced and staff threatened before the offender made off with cash.

The offender is described as white male with fair hair, blue eyes, slim build 5’ 06” and around 20-30 years-old. It is also thought that the suspect may have a light Newcastle accent and has been seen with another male who is white with dark hair.

CCTV pictures of the offender can be viewed on Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted website www.crimestoppers-uk.org/most-wanted.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £3,000 for information passed to the charity’s 0800 555 111 number that leads to an arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for this crime.

Crimestoppers’ East Midlands Regional Manager, Kiran Dhanda, said:

“We would urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously. These robberies are becoming increasingly violent which makes identifying the perpetrator of these crimes all the more urgent.”

If you have any information on this incident please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through our anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Rewards will only be payable for information passed to Crimestoppers’ 0800 555 111 number. Information passed to police will not qualify.