CCTV images released of armed robbery at Betfred in Madeley
West Mercia Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with an armed robbery in Madeley.
The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Monday 16 February at Betfred in Russell Square.
Two men entered the store and threatened the cashier with a knife before making off with a quantity of cash.
The offenders are described as white males who were dressed in black and wearing balaclavas.
DC Andrew Dawson, the investigating officer, said:
“We know these aren’t the clearest CCTV images, but we hope releasing them jogs somebody’s memory of who may know these men or saw them in the area at the time. This is a very serious offence and we are eager to trace those responsible and bring them to justice.”
Anyone who was in the area and witnessed anything suspicious, or has any information which would help to identify the men pictured, is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 0621S 160215.
Alternatively, the independent charity, Crimestoppers, can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
