Masked knifeman robs Padiham newsagents
Published Date:
22 July 2008
A MASKED knife-wielding robber left a n female shop worker traumastised after a terrifying raid at a Padiham newsagents.
The shocking incident took place at 5-15 p.m. yesterday when the balaclava-clad raider stormed into Bobbie's Newsagents in Hapton Road.
He threatened the terrified 57-year-old worker with a knife before ordering her to fill a carrier bag with money from the till.
After leaving the shop with £35 he was seen making off down a back street between Oat Street and Wheat Street towards Thompson Street, removing the balaclava.
He was wearing white trainers, stonewashed coloured jeans and a black tracksuit jacket. The shop worker was not injured but was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Anybody with information is urged to call police on 01282 472240 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Last Updated:
22 July 2008 2:33 PM
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Location:
Burnley
