A bizarre robbery attempt in Gillingham ended with a woman being jailed after she threatened a fast food takeaway with garden secateurs. Chloe Charnley, 28, was sentenced to 16 months in prison following the incident.
On the evening of Sunday, 17 November 2019, Chloe Charnley, formerly of Rushdean Road, Strood, entered a takeaway on Gillingham High Street. She slammed a pair of garden secateurs onto the counter and demanded, “I want the money from your till.”
Staff at the takeaway quickly raised the alarm as the robbery attempt unfolded. Charnley fled the scene but was apprehended by police later that same night.
At Maidstone Crown Court on 17 December, Charnley pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article. The following day, she was sentenced to 16 months in prison.
PC Nick Pebody commented, “Charnley’s actions were deeply shocking to workers who were just trying to carry out their job. A quick reaction from police and CCTV operators saw her tracked down and arrested and she has now been brought to justice. We will always work hard to find those who threaten local businesses and take them off the streets.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
