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Punjab-origin man charged with robbery at post office in London

ByPress Trust of India, London
Apr 09, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested last week at his home address following the robbery at the post office on Brabazon Road, Hounslow, on April 1. The Metropolitan Police said its flying squad officers responded to the reports and detectives were able to piece together the suspect’s identity

An Indian-origin man who is suspected of threatening staff at a post office in Hounslow, west London, to steal a large quantity of cash has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm, Scotland Yard said on Monday.

The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large quantity of cash. (Stock photo)
The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large quantity of cash. (Stock photo)

Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested last week at his home address following the robbery at the post office on Brabazon Road, Hounslow, on April 1. The Metropolitan Police said its flying squad officers responded to the reports and detectives were able to piece together the suspect’s identity.

“At around 1800hrs on April 1, a man entered the post office in Brabazon Road, Hounslow. The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large quantity of cash,” the Met Police said in a statement.

“Flying squad officers responded immediately, and detectives used a range of tactics to identify a suspect. On Thursday, 4 April, Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested at his home address in Hounslow. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 6 April, charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm,” the statement added.

Kahlon remains in custody and will next appear at Isleworth Crown Court in west London on May 6.

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