Balaclava-clad robbers use sledgehammer to steal from Yorkshire Cash Converters store
Armed robbers wearing balaclavas armed themselves with a machete and sledgehammers as they targeted a Cash Converters store in Yorkshire.
The two men struck shortly before 5pm on Monday (Jan 5) at the store on Avenue Retail Park, in Weaverthorpe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Police said.
The two men threatened staff and stole items of jewellery as well as a till containing cash. No one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident.
A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: “At 4.58pm yesterday (Jan 5), police were called to the shop at Avenue Retail Park, in Weaverthorpe Road, after two men wearing balaclavas and armed with a machete and a sledgehammer targeted the premises.
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“They threatened staff and smashed display cabinets before stealing items of jewellery along with a till containing cash. No-one was injured during the incident, but staff were left badly shaken.
“The men ran off towards Tong Street and armed officers were deployed to search the area, but the suspects were not found.
“Detectives from Bradford District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the robbery.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1326007741. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.