Appeal after masked men with hammers storm Post Office in terrifying robbery
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPolice have issued an appeal after three masked men stormed a Post Office with hammers in a 'carefully planned' robbery. The thugs, who were all wearing balaclavas, smashed their way into the shop on Lapwing Lane in Didsbury on Monday evening.
They stole the safe which contained a quantity of cash, GMP said. No-one was injured in the incident, but a staff member was left 'incredibly shaken'. READ MORE: 'Deeply depressing': Thug headbutted and robbed man of £2,000 casino winnings in city centre - and no one helped Damage was also caused to the front of the shop, which was cordoned off after the incident on Monday night.
The men fled the scene in a white van which has since been found. Police believe there may have been a dark vehicle driving in tandem with the van.
No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing. Officers are now appealing for anyone who has any information about the robbery - which happened just before 6.20pm - to come forward.
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