Armed robbers target Morrisons Daily store

Police are seeking witnesses as well as video footage of the incident

An armed robbery at a convenience store in Crewe has prompted a police appeal for witnesses and video footage.

Police said two men entered the Morrisons Daily store on Gainsborough Road shortly before 21:30 GMT on Sunday and made off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

Det Sgt Laura Fox from Cheshire Police said: “Inquiries in relation to this incident are in the early stages and we are doing all we can to identify the people responsible.”

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the force on 101, quoting IML 1759984.

Det Sgt Fox added: “As part of our investigation I’m keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and believes that they may have seen anything suspicious.

“I’d also ask residents in the area to check their CCTV or video doorbell footage to see if they have anything which may aid our investigation.

“The same goes for any motorists with any dashcam footage.”