Arrest made following robbery at Costcutters in Trench
Staff at Costcutters in Trench were this morning forced to hand over cash after a man holding a knife entered the store.
The man managed to steal just short of £100 before fleeing the store on Trench Road via foot just before 11.30am.
A short time later a 25-year-old man was arrested on Newlands Drive in Trench in connection with the robbery.
Detective Inspector Mike Nally said:
“Although an arrest has been made in this investigation we are still keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the robbery itself, or who saw the offender entering or leaving the shop.
“We believe a number of people were in the vicinity of the shop when the robbery occurred and therefore we’d like to speak to as many of these potential witnesses as is possible.
“Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident is asked to call police officers in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 203S 260913.
“Alternatively, please remember that information can also be pass on anonymously by call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
