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Caught on CCTV: Raiders wearing motorbike helmet and hood hit Telford Co-op

Robbers wearing a motorcycle helmet and a hood raided a Co-op store in Telford, stealing cash boxes from behind the tills.

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Two men entered the store in Wombridge Road, Trench, and while one held the shop's door open, the other removed the store's cash boxes at about 9.30pm on Tuesday.

The two then left the area in a royal blue BMW Mini, which had a dark coloured roof with a white stripe along the bonnet, travelling along Wombridge Road towards Trench Road.

One of the raiders in a motorcycle helmet
The raiders getaway car
The Co-op on Wombridge Road in Trench

The first offender is described as tall with skinny build and was wearing a motorcycle helmet.

The second man was approximately 5ft 8ins and of average build. He was wearing a camouflage jacket.

Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or saw either of the offenders or the car before or after the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 769S of March 21.

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