Police seek help from public after armed robbery

POLICE have now appealed for help from the public following the armed robbery at Frodsham yesterday (Thursday).
They are anxious to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident at Thomas Cook’s travel agency in Church Street – and also to anyone who is offered foreign currency.
At about 1.45pm a man and a woman walked towards the travel agents and, as they reached the store the man went inside while the woman waited outside on her mobile phone.
Once inside the store the man approached the counter where he threatened a member of staff with a bladed item and demanded that they open the safe and handed over all of the money.
After receiving a quantity of cash – both British Sterling and foreign currency – the man then left the store, and the couple left the scene in the same direction.
The man is described as being around 5”10 in height of a slim build, with stubble and dark hair. He was wearing a blue coat with the hood up, black trousers, which were splashed with paint.
The woman is described as having short brown hair and at the time of the incident she was wearing a black top and leggings.
Detective Constable Gary Morris said: “We are currently following a number lines of enquiry in relation to this incident and I’m keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident take place or know the identity of the offenders.
“I’d also ask anyone who is offered foreign currency a low price by members of the public to contact us.”
Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 426 of August 11. Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.