Yahoo News CCTV appeal after robber armed with knife and scissors threatens Blackpool Co-op staff
Police have launched a CCTV appeal following two robberies at a shop in Blackpool.
Detectives want to speak to the man in the image above in connection with two terrifying incidents at the same store in the seaside town. One of the robberies took place at the Co-op on Warley Road on Wednesday (November 20).
CCTV footage showed a man walking into the store at 9.40pm. Police said he then threatened staff with a knife and forced them to hand over cash from the till.
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Officers also want to speak to the man in connection with a separate robbery at the same Co-op on October 24. During this incident, staff were threatened with a pair of scissors.
In a statement, Blackpool Police said: "We are asking for your help to identify a man we want to speak to in connection with two robberies at a shop in Blackpool. The CCTV footage shows a man walking into the Co-Op store, Warley Road, Blackpool, at 9.40pm on Wednesday 20th November.
"After entering the shop, he threatened staff with a knife and forced them to hand over cash from the till. Do you recognise the man in the footage from his clothing?
"We are also looking to speak to the man in connection with a robbery at the same shop on Thursday 24th October when staff were threatened with a pair of scissors. If you recognise the man or have information, please contact police on 101, quoting log 1356 of 20th November 2024."
