Woman in knife-point robbery ordeal

A WOMAN was robbed at knifepoint as she made a cash collection round in Shaw.

The victim, employed by a financial services company, was making her way back to her car when she was confronted by an armed man who pushed her to the ground.

The thief produced a knife and demanded cash.

Frightened she would be stabbed, she was frogmarched to her car and the thief made off with a wad of £20 notes and fled.

The robber is described as white, stocky, about 5ft 6in and in his mid to late 20s. He was wearing a black woollen beanie hat, black nylon jacket and had a scarf over his face.

Police are now appealing for information about the robbery, which occurred on Friday evening.

Information can be offered anonymously on 0800 555111.


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