Female staff member at Co-op store on Layton Road threatened at knifepoint during robbery
A female store assistant in Blackpool has been left shaken after being threatened at knifepoint during a robbery.
Police were called at 9.25pm yesterday by staff at the Co-op store on Layton Road to report that a female member of staff had been threatened and cash stolen from the till.
The staff member was on shift in the shop when she noticed a man standing by the tills as if waiting to be served.
As she approached and opened the door to the staff area the man said words to the effect of ‘give me the money’.
He then pulled out a large kitchen knife and threatened the woman forcing her to hand over cash before making off and turning right outside the shop.
About £200 was taken. Fortunately, the staff member was unhurt, although shocked.
An investigation is underway and efforts are being made to identify the offender described as wearing a balaclava and gloves.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We would appeal for anyone with information or footage such as CCTV or ring doorbell to get in touch”
If you can help, please call 101 quoting log number 1317 of Tuesday, February 10th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.