Would-be robber flees Telford shop empty-handed as members of the public step in
Members of the public stepped in during an attempted robbery at a shop in Telford.
A man entered Hadley Park Stores in Hadley - believed to be in possession of a weapon, demanding money. But he fled empty-handed when others in the store intervened, said West Mercia Police.
The attempted robbery took place on Friday at around 3.20pm at Hadley Park Stores, and officers are appealing for information.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A man, believed to be in possession of a weapon, entered the store before demanding cash from the till. Members of the public intervened and the would-be robber left without taking anything."
Officers have released an image of a man saying it is believed he may have information that could help them with their enquiries.
"If you recognise the man in the image, or have any information that may help with the investigation, please contact Detective Sergeant Chris Henry by emailing christopher.henry@westmercia.police.uk or calling 01952 214612."
