Shop workers threatened at knifepoint in terrifying Bentilee Co-op robbery

-Credit:Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel
-Credit:Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel


Shop workers were threatened at knifepoint in a terrifying raid at a Stoke-on-Trent Co-op store. The robber burst into the shop in Devonshire Square, Bentilee, on Saturday morning (January 11).

He then made threats with the weapon as he demanded the safe to be opened at around 8am. But the raider then fled the scene with a handful of coins in the direction of Swaythling Grove.

Now Staffordshire Police are reviewing CCTV as they try to trace the suspect, who is described as being around 6ft tall with a slim build and was wearing dark clothing.

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A force spokesman said: "The shop workers were left shaken but unhurt following the incident. We are currently reviewing CCTV footage of the area at the time of the robbery and urge anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant dashcam footage to contact us."

Witnesses should call Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 120 of January 11. To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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