Police appeal follows attempted post office robbery
Date published: 11 September 2025

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Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information to identify a man in relation to a robbery in Oldham on August 6, 2025.
An unknown male entered a post office on Waterloo Street wearing a mask and beanie hat.
He reportedly approached the counter and slid a note stating he was armed and demanded cash before fleeing.
If you have any information that could assist police, please call 101 quoting CRI/06QQ/0017765/25, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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