Man and woman arrested after armed robberies in Telford, Shifnal and Market Drayton
A man and woman from Telford have been arrested in connection with three armed robberies and the theft of a car in Shropshire this week.
The pair, both aged 33, have been arrested in connection with armed robberies at Lloyds Bank on High Street, Madeley at around 3pm on Monday; Barclays Bank on the Square in Shifnal at 3.30pm yesterday and the One Stop on Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton at 10.20pm yesterday.
Police say they have also been arrested in connection with a car robbery on Tudor Way, Shifnal, yesterday.
A 34-year-old man from Telford arrested yesterday on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident at Lloyds Bank in Madeley has been bailed until April while investigations continue.
A police spokesman said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals and contacted us with information."
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding the robberies. Anyone with information can call 101 and quote incident 476s of 24 March 2017. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
