Urgent appeal for information following
robbery at Formby's One Stop
MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for
information following a robbery at a store in Formby's One Stop, on Cross Green,
on Tuesday, 28 June 2016. We are told that Officers from the Force were called
to the One Stop Community store, located on Cross Green, at 10.50pm, just before
closing time. We are told that 2 males, wearing balaclavas are said to have
entered the store and gone behind the counter where they stole a quantity of
cash. It is believed the men may have been armed with weapons. The 2 men then
got into a white VW Golf, which had tinted windows and alloy wheels and was
being driven by a 3rd man, and made off towards Duke Street car park. CCTV and
forensic opportunities are being explored and an investigation is ongoing.
Formby's Neighbourhood Inspector Jim Atherton said:- "We will do
everything possible to bring these offenders to justice. I would appeal to
anyone who was in the vicinity of Cross Green and saw anyone acting
suspiciously, recognises the description of the car or has any information which
could help with our enquiries to get in touch." Anyone with information
is asked to contact Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 3055 or the confidential
Crimestoppers line on:- 0800 555 111. |