AN ARMED robber from Coventry who became trapped inside a shop he was trying to steal from has been jailed.
Jordan Peebles assaulted a member of staff and threatened them with a large kitchen knife at a shop in Riley Square on Christmas Eve last year.
When the worker left the store, 32-year-old Peebles began filling his bag with goods from behind the counter.
However, the shop worker he assaulted closed the shutter and locked him inside.
Peebles tried unsuccessfully to force the shutter open and realised he was trapped.
When police arrived, he pleaded to be let out and was arrested as soon as he stepped outside.
Appearing at Warwick Crown Court, Peebles pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for four years and four months.
Det Sgt Jay Aston from Coventry local CID said: “This was a shocking knifepoint robbery which could have resulted in death or serious injury to the man Peebles assaulted.
“The man showed incredible bravery and quick thinking to defend himself, leave the shop and lower the shutters, trapping Peebles inside.
“I hope Peebles will have time to reflect on his actions and choices while in prison and am proud of the work of all the officers involved, including the Response officers who were at the scene within minutes to arrest him.”
Anyone who witnesses shoplifting is urged to report it to police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
See above to watch footage of Peebles being trapped in the shop.
