Hotel staff robbed at knife-point by masked man who escaped with £30

It happened at the hotel, on Hemel Hempstead Road in Redbourn, at around 1.40am on Tuesday, January 3.

The man entered the reception area and took around £30 in cash from the desk before demanding keys to the safe from staff.

Although he was in possession of a knife, staff refused to comply and he made off in a dark-coloured vehicle towards Redbourn Road.

He is described as white and of slim build. He was wearing black gloves, balaclava, long-sleeved top and shoes.

Anyone who has any information that could assist the investigation should call DC Courtney Turner on Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number F2/17/16.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will never need to go to court.