Investigators have raised an appeal for information following an armed robbery in Leeds on Monday (27) where suspects threatened staff and other shoppers with guns.
According to a report from West Yorkshire police, suspects, who were all wearing dark clothing, burst into Richmond Hill Shopping Mart in Upper Accommodation Road in the Richmond Hill area of Leeds brandishing guns and demanding cash and cigarettes.
The suspects then made off with cigarettes, leaving staff and customers shocked but unharmed, as per the police report. The incident happened at about 6.45pm.
DI Dan Bates of Leeds District CID, said, “We are investigating this incident at which the suspects produced what appeared to be firearms or replica weapons, and are appealing for witnesses.
“We would like to speak with anyone who can help identify the persons pictured or who saw them enter or make off from the premises.
“Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101 quoting crime reference number 13210667400.
“Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111,” he said.
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