Police in new plea for help over shop robbery (From Warrington Guardian)

Police in new plea for help over shop robbery

POLICE are making a fresh appeal for information about a robbery in Wincham last month.

The incident occurred on Monday, January 12, at the Spar shop, Linnards Lane, at 9.40am.

Three men got out of a white Astra van which was parked close to the shop and entered the premises armed with a machete.

They made threats to the staff and stole a large amount of cash.

They then moved in on a post office van, which was outside making a delivery.

The three men, who were wearing balaclavas at the time, approached the victim who was making a delivery of cash to the post office counter in the shop.

They then made threats and one man struck the victim on the back with the flat side of the machete.

They stole a cash box and made off in the Astra van.

The van was later recovered in Earles Lane and the cash box was recovered a shirt distance away and was still intact.

There is no description of the three men other than they were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

The victim suffered bruising on his back and was shocked by the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, the car driving, who was in the area at the time to contact Northwich CID.

Anyone with information should ring the officer in charge of the case is Det Con John Ryan on 01244 613235 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

jdriscoll@guardiangrp.co.uk