Armed robber sprays shop staff before fleeing with mobile phones

Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following an armed robbery at a Bury town centre store. Greater Manchester Police says the CeX store, at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre, was targeted by a man armed with a knife.

He sprayed a member of staff with an unknown irritant after entering the store, GMP says. He then left the shop with a number of mobile phones.

The force has released a CCTV appeal today (October 17) following the incident. It took place at around 4.30pm on Sunday, September 17.

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Anyone who recognises the person in the image or has information about the incident is being urged to come forward. Police can be contacted about the robbery by calling 0161 856 8172 or emailing 19123@gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2236-17/09/23.

Information can also be reported online, using the LiveChat function on GMP's website. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.