Three women were threatened with a gas canister and a lighter during a robbery of a food van parked in a Suffolk village.
The incident happened near the cemetery at Church Street in Stradbroke at some time between 8pm and 8.10pm on Tuesday.
A male approached the food van and opened the front passenger door of the vehicle.
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He then threatened the three women in the van with a gas canister and a lighter and demanded cash.
A police spokesman said a small quantity of cash was handed over but the offender demanded more.
He attempted to light the canister but failed and the woman shouted for help.
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Shortly after the man fled the scene and officers say the three women were unhurt.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, who saw any suspicious behaviour or has dashcam footage to contact police quoting crime number: 37/59029/24.
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