Cash stolen during robbery at The Cuckoo Oak in Madeley
West Mercia police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery which occurred at a pub in the Madeley area last night.
The incident happened at The Cuckoo Oak Public House on Bridgnorth Road in Madeley between the hours of 11pm and 11:15pm on Sunday when two unknown men entered the premises via an insecure door.
A female member of staff was in the process of cashing up at the time and was threatened by one of the men before he stole a sum of cash from the office. The other man then took the box from the ATM inside a safe.
Both men then left on foot via the back exit and were seen running in the direction of Brigdnorth Road.
The two men are described as black with one wearing dark clothing and the other a light coloured hooded top. Both men were wearing dark coloured masks.
Anyone who witnessed anything that could help police with their enquiries is urged to the non emergency line on 101, quoting incident number 745 of 21 December.
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
