Police are continuing to appeal for information following a robbery at the Co-operative store in Flint.
Just before 8.45pm on Friday, October 29, a man entered the store on Chester Road, Oakenholt, grabbed a member of staff and then demanded money from the till. The staff member handed cash from the till to the offender who then placed it in a black coloured drawstring bag. The offender, who was armed with a knife, then left the store with a quantity of cash.
It is known that the offender ran off in the direction of Borough Grove, Flint.
The offender is described as being over 6ft 1’tall and of slim build. He was described as wearing a peaked cap and had a scarf covering his face. He is described as wearing a big black sports hooded coat which had the hood pulled up over his cap.
Police inquires are continuing and CCTV is being studied as part of the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Kevin Bowden confirmed that nobody was hurt during the incident, and stressed that such incidents are rare in the area.
He added that the investigation was progressing very well, but still urged anyone to come forward with information
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have been in the vicinity of the store on Chester Road, Oakenholt, Flint on Friday evening to contact detectives at Mold CID immediately. Officers are also extremely keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the Co-operative store on Friday evening, October 29, to get in touch on 101 (if in Wales) 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) 0845 6071002 (English language line). Alternatively, individuals can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information on 0800 555 111.
