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Shop workers threatened with screwdriver in 'terrifying' armed robbery

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an armed robbery at a shop in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre in Oldham.

It happened at around 10am on Monday morning (25 October). 

Police say enquiries have established that two men entered the shop before threatening staff with a screwdriver and making off with 'a quantity' of cash.

No one was injured however staff were left understandably shaken by the incident.

The offenders made off in a grey Suzuki Swift.

GMP say no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. 

Detective Constable Zulqarnain Tanweer, of GMP's Oldham division, said: "This was a terrifying incident in which innocent staff members were threatened with weapons.

"We have been following a number of CCTV enquiries which has lead us to be able to release these images of an individual we want to speak to.

"If anyone has any information that could help us to identify this man please get in touch with police."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9059, quoting log number 849 of 25/10/2021. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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