Police launch CCTV appeal after armed robbery at shop in Frodsham

They are trying to identify this man

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a shop in Frodsham have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to identify. Police say a man armed with a knife entered a convenience store on Main Street and demanded money from the shop worker.

It happened at around 4.50pm on Tuesday (March 18). The man then fled the scene with a quantity of cash. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and officers are continuing to appeal for information.

Detective Sergeant Kate Palin said: “This distressing incident has left a staff member extremely shaken and I want to make it clear that we are doing all we can to locate the offender and bring him to justice. As part of our investigation we’ve now released a CCTV image of a man we are looking to identify.

“I would urge anyone who thinks that they know the identity of the man pictured to get in touch. The same goes for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, or anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage which may our investigation.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal quoting IML 2050243 or call 101. Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.