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Sisters News and Book Shop
armed robbery
MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for
information to assist detectives investigating an armed robbery in Bootle that
took place, on Sunday, 14 August 2016. We are told that at around 10.55pm, a man
wearing a balaclava and in possession of a meat cleaver walked into Sisters News
and Book Shop on Peel Road and approached the counter. He is then said to have
placed a black rucksack on the counter and made demands for money, threatening
the member of staff. The contents of the till were placed in the bag and the man
left the shop on foot towards Rimrose Road. The man is described as white,
medium build, in his 20's and wearing a green coat, with his head and face
covered by a hoody and balaclava. A silver or light coloured Skoda Octavia Taxi
was seen close to the shop at the time of the offence, the driver of which may
have seen some or all of the incident. Detective Inspector Mike Dalton from
Sefton CID said:- "Although thankfully not injured, the victim was
understandably left upset by this incident. We are determined to find the man
responsible and bring him to justice, and will continue to provide reassurance
and advice to local businesses in the area. We believe that other customers in
the shop may have seen a man acting suspiciously across the road. I am also
appealing for any Skoda Octavia Taxi drivers who recall dropping a fare at this
location just before 11pm to contact us urgently, as your information could be
key to identifying the offender."
Anyone with information is asked to call Sefton CID on:- 0151 777 3059, call:-
101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111. |
