Investigation launched after robbers wearing balaclavas break into Wigan shop

Three men wearing balaclavas forced their way into a shop and stole a till in the early hours.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 3rd Apr 2021, 14:25 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2021, 14:32 BST
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Emergency services were called at 1.50am on Saturday to a report of a robbery at the Tesco Express petrol station, on Bolton Road in Ashton.

A police spokesman said: "Officers attended and enquiries established that three males, wearing balaclavas, had forced entry to the store and made off with a till.

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"The men subsequently fled the scene in a silver and black Nissan Terrano."

The men forced their way into Tesco Express in Ashton. Pic: Google Street ViewThe men forced their way into Tesco Express in Ashton. Pic: Google Street View
The men forced their way into Tesco Express in Ashton. Pic: Google Street View

The investigation continues and anyone with information about what happened is asked to call police on 0161 856 7251, quoting log 308 of April 3.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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