DETECTIVES at Warrington today appealed for information following a robbery at a newsagents.
Three men dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas forced their way into the shop in Myddleton Lane, Winwick.
The shop was closed at the time – 10pm on Friday (November 19) but a lone, female employee was on the premises.
The men demanded cash from th till and stole the woman’s handbag before fleeing the scene in a dark coloured car.
The victim, a 56-year-old local woman, was uninjured although shaken as a result of her ordeal.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information. They are asked to contact DC Mike Evans at Warrington CID on 0845 458 0000 or alternatively information may be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
