London:
An Indian-origin man suspected of threatening staff at a post office in Hounslow, west London, with stealing a large amount of cash has been charged with theft and possession of an imitation firearm, Scotland Yard said on Monday.
Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested at his home address last week following the robbery of 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 determine the identity of the suspect.
“At around 6pm on April 1, a man entered the Post Office on Brabazon Road, Hounslow. The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large amount of cash,” the Met Police said. a statement.
Flying Squad officers responded immediately and detectives used a range of tactics to identify a suspect. On Thursday, April 4, Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested at his home address in Hounslow. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Saturday, April 6 .April, charged with theft and possession of an imitation firearm,” the statement said.
Kahlon remains in custody and will appear at Isleworth Crown Court in west London on May 6.
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