POLICE are hunting two men who terrorised staff at a Warrington convenience store with an axe and a knife.
The pair got away with cash and other property from the Spar Shop in Thelwall New Road, Grappenhall leaving staff badly shocked.
One member of staff was struck with the axe during the raid, but was not seriously hurt.
The raid was at about 5pm on Friday (May 23) although police did not release details until today (Tuesday).
Two men burst into the shop brandishing a small axe and a large knife.
They threatened a woman member of staff and forced her to open the till. They grabbed cash and then went into the staff quarters where they stole mobile phones and other property.
One offender is said to be about 5ft 10 inches tall, stocky and wearing a black padded jacket and black baseball cap. His face was covered by a scarf.
The second man – who stood guard by the door during the raid – was about 6ft tall, slim and was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up. He also had a scarf over his face. He was wearing black tracksuit bottoms.
Both were about 22.
After the raid they fled along Thelwall New Road and turned into Mottram Close.
The Spar shop has offered a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the pair and police are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone who can help should call DC Alison Howarth on 01244 615 859 or 0845 458 000.
Alternatively they can call the confidential Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.
POLICE are hunting two men who terrorised staff at a Warrington convenience store with an axe and a knife.
£1,000 reward after armed robbery
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