Merseyside Police issue an
appeal for information after an armed robbery in Southport took place
MERSEYSIDE Police detectives have
launched an investigation and are appealing for any information about an armed
robbery that took place at a convenience store, in Southport, on 10 August 2017.
We are told that Officers responded to a call that a robbery was in progress, at
around 9.50pm, in Food N Go. It is believed that 3 males entered the shop, on
High Park Street, on the Junction of Roe Lane and stolen cigarettes from over
the counter. Members of staff were pushed into the rear storeroom, but not
injured. A crowbar was left at the scene and has since been recovered for
forensic enquiries.
Witness and CCTV enquiries are ongoing and Police Detectives would like to speak
to anyone who saw any males acting suspiciously around High Park Street, before
or after 9.50pm, to get in touch. The men are believed to have driven off in a
red hatchback car down Old Park Lane.
The men are described as white, possibly teenagers or early 20's, slim build,
wearing stockings dark clothing and hoodies. 1 of the men was wearing a blue
coat. 1 of the men is also described as having a Lancashire accent.
Detective Inspector Paul Nilsen said:- "These types of incidents are
thankfully rare in the area and I would appeal to anyone with information to
contact us immediately, to identify remove these people from the streets.
Thankfully the members of staff were not injured but they are understandably
extremely shaken and to be threatened and grabbed in such a way is despicable
and desperate behaviour. The victims are being supported by officers and I would
urge anyone with any information, however small, to call us as it may be vital
for our investigation. I want to assure all residents and businesses that we
will do everything possible to identify the offenders and bring them to justice,
and ensure that Southport continues to be a safe place to live, work and visit."
Anyone with information is asked to call:- 101. You can also call the
independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on:- 0800 555 111 or
go
online.
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