Detectives hunt robbers after Albert Road raid in Widnes

16:40, Feb 11 2013

by Oliver Clay, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

DETECTIVES are hunting two hooded thugs who threatened staff in Widnes. Cheshire police said two robbers burst into Good News on Albert Road at 4.15pm on February 5. They threatened a shopworker, stole cash from the till then fled. Both offenders were white, slim and had their faces covered with black scarves. The first thug was about 5ft6-7ins tall and in his early 20s. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He spoke with a Widnes accent and was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark trousers, white trainers and black gloves. The second offender was about 5ft7-8ins tall. He was wearing a black hooded jacket dark tracksuit bottoms with three white stripes and dark trainers. DC Jason Heath, who is investigating the incident, said: “We are currently following up a number of lines of enquiry in relation to this incident and are urging anyone who witnessed what happened to contact us immediately. “We would also urge anyone who was in the area at the time and has seen anyone acting suspiciously to come forward.” Anyone with any information should call Cheshire police on 101 quoting incident number 630 of February 5. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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