Knife-Wielding Robber Targets Store 4 U on New Chester Road
A man brandished a knife and threatened a shop assistant at Store 4 U on New Chester Road around 4.20pm on 7th March 2023. He demanded cash from the till before making off towards Hassall Road with stolen money.
Shop Assistant Left Shocked But Uninjured
Thankfully, no one was physically hurt, but the victim was left visibly shaken by the terrifying ordeal.
Police Release CCTV Images in Hunt for Suspect
Detectives have examined CCTV footage and witness accounts, now releasing images of a man they believe could help crack the case. Detective Inspector Dave Sung said:
“This was a frightening experience for the victim who was left in a state of shock and thankfully wasn’t injured. “This happened while the victim was trying to make an honest living and he is receiving the full support of officers. We are determined to catch the suspect responsible so they can’t target anyone else. Theft from a business is not a victimless crime as it has a huge impact on the community in many ways, not only small shops trying to make an honest living but also residents who rely on their local convenience store. This happened at a busy time of day, so I’m appealing for motorists who were in the vicinity at around 4pm onwards to please check your dashcam footage for anyone acting suspiciously and to contact us. We also encourage people who saw someone acting suspicious in the area to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation. Any small piece of evidence could be crucial in helping with the investigation and putting those responsible before the courts. I am also appealing to the man featured in the image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”
How to Help
If you have any information, contact Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Twitter @MerPolCC, on Facebook, or call 101 quoting reference 23000196116.
You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
