Leeds man arrested following armed robbery at Co-op supermarket in North Yorkshire

A man from Leeds has been arrested after a large amount of cash was stolen from a Co-op supermarket in North Yorkshire.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 2nd Sep 2020, 10:10 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2020, 10:14 BST

The shop on Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, was targeted in an armed robbery shortly after 8am on Friday, August 21.

Police say two men wearing balaclavas and carrying knives approached security guards and stole a large amount of money.

The men escaped in a white vehicle.

The shop on Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, was targeted in an armed robbery (Photo: David Cheskin/PA Wire)The shop on Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, was targeted in an armed robbery (Photo: David Cheskin/PA Wire)
The shop on Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, was targeted in an armed robbery (Photo: David Cheskin/PA Wire)
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North Yorkshire Police launched an extensive investigation and have arrested a man from Leeds in connection with the robbery.

A police spokesman said: "On Monday (August 31) evening, a 25-year-old man from Leeds was arrested at Manchester Airport.

"Following questioning he was released on conditional police bail while the investigation continues.

"The appeal for witnesses and information about the incident is ongoing, including any dash-cam footage from passing motorists.

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"If you can help the investigation, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room."

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12200145446.