Robber jailed after being tackled by shop worker

CCTV footage of a shop worker successfully tackling a robber who burst into her workplace and tried to steal a cash register has been released by police.

Kai Holtzhausen, 39, tried to raid the Subway restaurant in Farnham Road, Slough, but was quickly confronted by an employee who tried to stop him escaping.

The woman in her 20s persisted, suffering bruising and a cut to her arm, and was helped by a witness who was passing the shop before Holtzhausen eventually left empty handed.

Holtzhausen admitted robbery and was jailed for two years and two months at Reading Crown Court in September.

Investigator Surinder Marway, from Thames Valley Police, said the woman who confronted Holtzhausen had shown "courage".

"Despite being assaulted and knocked to the ground, she continued her efforts to stop him, demonstrating great bravery in very difficult circumstances," he said.

"The footage also shows the assistance provided by a member of the public who stepped in during the incident.

"Thanks to the actions of the victim and a member of the public, alongside swift police work supported by CCTV evidence, Holtzhausen was quickly identified, arrested and brought before the courts, where he has now been held accountable for his actions."