Knifepoint robbery at Ackworth
TERRIFIED staff at an Ackworth store were tied up and threatened at knifepoint by a robber.
The robbery happened at a store on Wakefield Road, Ackworth on Thursday night at 10.10pm.
A man entered the store through an entrance at the back of the shop.
He threatened staff with a knife before tying them up in a store cupboard and emptying a safe and removing a large quantity of cash.
Apart from the staff, the shop was empty at the time.
The robber is described as a white male, 6 ft 2 inches tall, wearing a dark coat and a balaclava. He also had a shiny black drawstring bag.
Anyone with any information should contact Brian Woodhouse at Wakefield CID on 01924 295 602.
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Last Updated:
19 July 2008 8:10 AM
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Location:
Leeds
