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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Nick Jackson

Police release image after terrifying armed robbery in Oldham town centre

Police have released an image of two men they are hunting following an armed robbery in Oldham.

Officers were called at 10am yesterday to reports of a raid at a shop in Town Square Shopping Centre.

Two men stormed the shop before threatening staff with a screwdriver and stealing cash.

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Nobody was injured but police say staff were left shaken by the attack.

The offenders fled the scene in a grey Suzuki Swift car.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Constable Zulqarnain Tanweer, of GMP's Oldham division, said: "This was a terrifying incident in which innocent staff members were threatened with weapons.

"We have been following a number of CCTV enquiries which has led us to be able to release these images of an individual we want to speak to.

"If anyone has any information that could help us to identify this man please get in touch with police."

Anyone with information should contact police on 01618569059, quoting log number 849 of 25/10/2021.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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