Investigation launched after attempted armed robbery

An appeal has been launched for any witnesses to come forward.

An appeal has been launched for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery on Thursday night (27th August)

Police were called to the Co-op on Oldham Road in Grotton just before 10pm following reports of an attempted armed robbery.

When officers arrived they established three men, wearing balaclavas had attempted to rip out a cash machine from the wall of the shop using a stolen white Kia Sportage, which also had false number plates.

The men are then believed to have fled the scene, empty handed, in two vehicles. One of which, the Kia Sportage, was later recovered on Hillside Avenue, Grotton.  

Police are also searching for the second vehicle.

No arrests have currently been made.

Detective Sergeant Alison Dyson, of GMP's Oldham CID, said: "Thankfully the offenders left the scene empty handed and there have been no reported injuries, however considerable damage has been inflicted to the shop front. 

"We are appealing to anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and help police with our enquiries. Did you see the vehicle the offenders fled the scene in? We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have information or dash cam footage of any of the vehicles that were used during the robbery."

Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8905 quoting incident number 2990 of 27/08/20, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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