A MAN attempted to rob a jewellers with a hand gun in High Town Road yesterday (July 12).
The offender entered D & P Tatham jewellery store at around 9.45am, pretending to be a customer, and then threatened the jeweller with the hand gun, demanding they hand over stock.
The victim refused and a struggle broke out before the offender escaped through the back of the shop and jumped over a wall.
The offender was described as a black man of average build, about 27 years old, wearing an off white t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information should call Detective Sergeant Marie Gresswell at Luton Police Station: 01582 394280, text 07786 200011 or contact Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111.