A POLICE helicopter search was launched after a knifepoint robbery at an Eastleigh bookmakers.
Two men have been arrested following the raid at the Betfred outlet on High Street at about 8.45pm on Wednesday night.
Officers say two men entered the shop with a knife and demanded money before stealing £2,000 in cash.
2055 Hrs Assisted @HCResponseCops with crime search in #Eastleigh. 2 persons detained whilst we were overhead. Then tasking Portsmouth area and a final suspect search in #Christchurch. Person located by officers. #DR
— NPAS Bournemouth (@NPASBournemouth) January 4, 2018
Both men remain in police custody and anyone with information is asked to contact police.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "Were you in Eastleigh High Street last night between 8pm and 9pm?
"Did you witness this incident or see anyone acting suspiciously?
"Please call 101 and quote 44180003561."
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