A robber who targeted a wine shop and a Co-op store is being hunted by police. Investigating officers have released an image from a CCTV camera of a man they want to speak with in connection with two raids.
Both were in Sale, Trafford. Greater Manchester Police's Trafford division has issued a public appeal for anyone with information to come forward as a result.
A security guard was threatened during one the first robbery and a staff member in the second, but both weren't injured. They happened over two days in February, but details and the image have only just been released by GMP.
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The security guard was threatened at Willoughby’s Wine Warehouse on Washway Road, Sale, before products including cigarettes were taken. In the second robbery, a man escaped with alcohol and scratch cards from the Co-op on Washway Road.
In a statement, GMP Trafford South said: "Police are appealing for help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with two robberies in Trafford.
"The first happened at Willoughby’s Wine Warehouse on Washway Road, Sale at around 2:15pm on Sunday 13 February 2022. A security guard was threatened and several products, including cigarettes, were stolen.
"The second happened at the Co-op on Washway Road, Sale at around 8pm on Tuesday 15 February 2022. Again, a member of staff was threatened and several products, including alcohol and scratch cards, were stolen.
"Anyone with information should contact police via 0161 856 7750 quoting 1673-130222. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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