Detectives investigating armed robbery at convenience store in Warrington appeal for information

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a shop in Warrington are appealing for information from the public.

Two men, believed to be armed with a knife and hammer, stole a quantity of cigarettes from a convenience store on Cinnamon Lane North in Poulton-with-Fearnhead.

The men approached a member of staff who was closing the store at the time.

They told the staff member to open the door and then took the keys.

After stealing the items they then fled in a car.

The robbery took place shortly after 10pm on Thursday 28 October.

One of the men is described as white, approximately 5’7” to 5’10” tall and dressed in grey and dark green.

The other is described as being around 5’7” to 5’10” tall and dressed in black.

Both men were wearing balaclavas.

Detectives are continuing with their enquiries and asking anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Victoria Tait, from Warrington CID, said: “Officers have been reviewing CCTV and conducting house-to-house enquiries as part of their enquiries.

“I am also encouraging members of the public who may have been in the area, where these two men were, to contact police if you have information that may assist with our enquiries.

I would also ask residents and drivers to check their CCTV or dash cam footage and come forward if you believe it may be useful to the investigation.

“The member of staff was not injured during the robbery and immediately contacted police.”

If you have information please contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting IML 1119377 or visit the website.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.