Milford Haven woman jailed over knifepoint robbery attempt at Pill Corner Stores
Jessie Thompson, aged 31, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article following the incident at Pill Corner Stores on Pill Lane on 11 July.
“Give me all your money”
The court heard that Thompson and her accomplice, Bethan John, 25, entered the store wearing masks and brandishing a kitchen knife. One of the pair threatened the shop worker, demanding money.
The worker defended herself with a milk crate, forcing the pair to flee empty-handed. No money or items were stolen.
CCTV and community tip-off
Dyfed-Powys Police launched an investigation after a member of the public reported a bag of clothes dumped in their garden. Officers matched the clothing to CCTV footage of the suspects.
Thompson and John were later arrested and told officers they had planned to hand themselves in. They admitted discarding the knife in a hedgerow near the Mount Estate.
Sentence and police response
Thompson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison. John also admitted the offences and will be sentenced at a later date.
Detective Constable Dean Chilcott said:
“We are pleased that the seriousness of this incident has been recognised by the court, and that Thompson has been suitably sentenced for the part she played.
This shop has persistently been targeted by criminals, while the owners and workers are just trying to do their jobs in providing a service for the local community. They should never be made to feel fearful for their safety while at work.”
A shop repeatedly targeted
Pill Corner Stores has reportedly been targeted multiple times in recent months. Police said they would continue to take robust action against those responsible for violent incidents in the community.
Swansea Bay News will continue to follow developments as sentencing concludes.
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