Police hunting two women over knifepoint robberies in Burnley

Police were called around 10-20pm on Sunday November 7th to a report of a robbery close to the bus station in Croft Street.

A man in his 20s from Burnley had been approached from behind and threatened with a knife by two women. They took his phone and some money.

A short time later police received a second call from a 16-year-old boy who said he had been robbed at knifepoint by two women in Plumbe Street. The boy had a bank card taken.

Following CCTV enquiries we want to trace these two women, pictured, as part of our investigation.

DC Lee Walker, of Burnley Police, said: “These were shocking incidents which have left both victims very shaken.

“We are keen to identify the women shown in the CCTV footage and I would ask anyone who recognises them to come forward immediately with information.”

If you can help please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1614 of November 7.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.