Conroy Baker, of North Road, Westcliff, was jailed for four years after admitting trmed robbery at Basildon Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, 7 February).
The thief went into the Ladbrokes in Hathaway Road with an alleged firearm on Sunday, 21 October 2018.
He was wearing pants over his face, as well as a high visibility jacket and bright red trousers at the time.
Baker managed to escape with a three figure sum of cash.
Officers caught him examining the building the day before on CCTV.
They then linked his vehicle to the getaway car.
“It didn’t take us long to locate and arrest him for this incident, which left workers shaken but unhurt,” said PC Beth Finch.
“He will now mark his birthday in prison cell.”
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