Shop girl puts thief to flight

DETECTIVES in Warrington are appealing for witnesses after a shop girl put a robber to flight in the town centre..
At about 4.20 pm a man entered Greenhalghs Craft Bakery in Warrington, at the rear of B&M in the town centre.
Approaching the woman member of staff in the shop he at first asked to change a £20 note. When informed that she didn’t have enough change, he produced a knife, threatened her and demanded money.
The woman refused to give him cash and he fled from the store.
Police say the man was17-18 years-old, 5ft 8 inches tall, of slim build, with short fair hair, wearing beige combat trousers and a pale blue t-shirt.
He had a distincitive tattoo on the inside of his right forearm in the form of a circle with a Y shape in it.
Anyone who saw the incident or has other information which could assist police is asked to call Warrington CID on 0845 450 0000 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.