Detectives Investigate Denbigh Robbery
North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at McColl’s convenience store, Rhyl Road, Denbigh yesterday evening, Tuesday 25th October 2016.
Detective Sergeant Sarah Jones who is leading the investigation said; “At about 8.40pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 25th October 2016 police were notified that a robbery had just taken place at McColl’s convenience store, Rhyl Road, Denbigh.
“The male shop assistant was alone when two males entered the store and demanded the contents of the till. One offender was brandishing a hammer and a lock knife, the other was carrying a hammer. They made off with cash from the till.”
The males, are described as follows:
Male one – white, approximately 5’10”, thin build, aged between 18-25 years old. He was wearing black trousers, black gloves, black balaclava, and a black sweatshirt with large white motif on front. He was carrying a wooden hammer with metal head and a lock knife. He left the store with a red and black shoulder bag.
Male two – white approximately 5’11” aged mid-twenties to early thirties. He was wearing black trousers, black gloves, black balaclava, and a black jacket with white zip on front. He was carrying a yellow handled hammer with metal head and a black and grey bag shoulder bag.
Detective Sergeant Sarah Jones added; “Both males were seen to run out of the store and head left towards the roundabout. Fortunately the shop assistant was not injured. but the incident has clearly shaken him”
“I’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area of last night’s incident and saw any suspicious activity or knows anything about this crime to contact police immediately.”
If you can assist with either investigation please contact North Wales Police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote RC16162740.
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