Staff ‘shaken’ after Crewe c-store robbed at gunpoint

An armed robbery at a convenience store in Crewe has left the staff shaken, and led to a manhunt involving a police helicopter.

The terrifying incident happened at around 10.15pm on Monday (3 May) when the offender entered the Bargain Booze store at the corner of Tollemache Drive and Parkers Road store, armed with a pistol.

He ordered the store assistant to open the till and fled the store with a quantity of cash.

Reports in the local media said a police helicopter was used in the manhunt immediately after the robbery, but was unable to locate the suspect or the stolen cash.

Officers have released CCTV visuals of the suspect, appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ 2” tall, of slim build but with broad shoulders.

He was wearing a green jacket, with his hood up and a black hat underneath, black trousers, black shoes and black gloves. He also had dark sunglasses, a black snood type mask and a surgical mask.

The suspect was also carrying a green rucksack.

“While the victim did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of the incident, they were left shaken and we are committed to doing all that we can to trace the person responsible,” Detective Sergeant Richard Johnson said.

“I would like to reassure residents that patrols are being stepped up in the local area. As part of the investigation into the incident I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time it occurred and believes they may have witnessed something that may be relevant to our enquiries.

“I also want to hear from motorists with dashcams who were driving on Parkers Road or Tollemarche Drive between 9.45pm and 10.45pm.”

Anyone with any information which may assist the investigation, no matter how small, is urged to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 979460 or give the details online.

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.