Robbery at Co-op store in Castleton

Co-op store in Grosvenor Street, Castleton

Masked men carrying weapons stole the till and cash from the Co-op store in Grosvenor Street, Castleton at 8.40pm  on Tuesday 18 June.

Having entered the shop, the three men threatened staff and stole the till containing cash before making their getaway in a red car, which sped off in the direction of Queensway.

Two of the robbers were dressed all in black with their faces covered. The third was wearing a white coat with grey tracksuit bottoms and black gloves. One was carrying a hammer and another was carrying a metal bar.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses.

Detective Constable David Read said: “We are urging anyone who has any information about this robbery or who was in the area and saw the three people arriving or leaving the shop to call us.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.