Armed robbery at Cash Converters in Tamworth

Armed robbery at Cash Converters in Tamworth

According to an article published on 10 August 2024 by Stokesentinel, Staffordshire Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Cash Converters store in Tamworth. Stokesentinel reports that officers were called to the scene at 4:40 pm on Friday, 9 August, following reports that two masked men had entered the premises.

The suspects threatened staff members using a machete and a hammer. Following the incident, the two men fled through the back door and entered a waiting black Ford Focus, which featured tinted windows and lacked both front and rear number plates. The vehicle was reportedly driven the wrong way down a one-way street and around a roundabout.

Staffordshire Police describe the suspects as white males in their early 20s with stocky builds, both wearing black hoodies and black jogging bottoms. One suspect wore a balaclava, while the other wore a bucket hat, glasses, and a scarf. Authorities are appealing for anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to contact them quoting incident number 496 of 9 August.

Ensure your business premises are equipped with high-quality surveillance systems and panic alarms to enhance staff safety and deter potential intruders.

Source : Stokesentinel