Hooded gang rob Shrewsbury house at knifepoint
A group of four hooded men armed with knives have threatened the occupants of a house in Shrewsbury before making off with cash and a bag during a robbery.
The robbery happened at about 12 noon yesterday when the four men entered a property in Ryton Close, threatened the occupants with knives, before making off along Hereford Road and on to Moneybrook Way.
The bag stolen is described as a cream, brown and navy blue weekend bag which contained a black cosmetic bag.
The occupants, a man and a woman, were not injured but were shaken by the incident.
The offenders are all described as being between 18 and 20-years-old and wearing hoodies.
Police officers and a specially trained dog searched the area and made local enquiries but were unable to locate the suspects.
DI Mark Jones said: "This incident happened in the middle of the day so I hope that someone might have seen the offenders arriving or leaving and can identify them for us. Fortunately no-one was injured but I would urge anyone with information to come forward and help us bring the offenders to justice."
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or through their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org quoting incident 281 of July 12.
