Masked gang armed with machetes rob Co-op store in High Street Kippax

An investigation has been launched after a masked gang armed with machetes robbed a Co-op in Leeds.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 2nd Mar 2022, 13:31 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2022, 13:44 BST
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It happened at about 9.42pm on Tuesday, March 1 in High Street in Kippax.

Three men, who were wearing masks, went into the store armed with machetes and bats.

The group stole money from the till and cigarettes.

An investigation has been launched after a masked gang armed with machetes robbed a Co-op in Kippax.An investigation has been launched after a masked gang armed with machetes robbed a Co-op in Kippax.
An investigation has been launched after a masked gang armed with machetes robbed a Co-op in Kippax.
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A stolen silver Hyundai i30 was used to flee the scene.

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The car was found found abandoned nearby in Lyndale a short time later.

Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries into the incident and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw the car being abandoned.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting crime reference 13220113085 or online.

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