Stephan Thomas (Image: South Wales Police)
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A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after holding up a shop worker at knifepoint and stealing cash.
The robbery
Stephan Thomas entered Owen Stores in Trefechan on February 3 armed with a knife. CCTV footage from the shop captured him brandishing the weapon at a member of staff while shouting “Give me the money.” He made off with approximately £40 in coins.
The arrest
Police launched enquiries the following day and swiftly tracked Thomas down. The Merthyr Tydfil man was arrested and charged.
Sentencing
Thomas appeared in court on Friday, June 12, where he pleaded guilty to robbery and being in possession of a knife in a public place. He was handed a six-year prison sentence.
Police response
Detective Constable Peter Davies said: “Robbery can have a devastating impact on shopworkers, and nobody should be subjected to violence while going about their work.
“A quick response from the team and the bravery and co-operation of the victim, and his colleagues, has ensured that Thomas has been put in prison for a significant period of time.”
