Posted: Sun 13th Nov 2011

Cash Taken In Armed Robbery At Borras Co-op

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area
This article is old - Published: Sunday, Nov 13th, 2011

North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery took place at the Co-op on Borras Park Road last night.

Twitter user Chris Prendergast reported a large amount of police activity in the area last night, he said: “5 police cars and ambulance flew past my house 40 min ago then heard helicopter.”

Police have confirmed that two men armed with a weapon entered the store at around 9pm and took cash with a third man possibly waiting for them outside the premises.

Earlier this years thieves attempted to ram raid Martin’s newsagents which is on the same row of shops as the Co-op, however fled on foot after the car failed to start and were apprehended by police.

D.S Eleri Deverall from Wrexham CID said:

“Anyone with information relating to the robbery is asked to contact North Wales Police quoting the reference M189921 on 101 if in Wales; 0845 6071001 (Welsh line); 0845 6071002 (English line) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”



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