Three men make off with big haul of electricals in robbery at The Springs shopping centre in Leeds as staff injured
Robbers made off with a haul of electricals and a member of staff was injured in the incident at The Springs shopping centre in Austhorpe on Friday morning./
Three men took a 'large quantity' of electrical equipment from a shop in the shopping centre in a robbery at about 11.25am.
A member of staff was injured in the face while another was treated for shock.
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating a report of a robbery at commercial premises in The Springs, Austhorpe at about 11.25am today (Friday).
"It is believed that three males took a large quantity of electrical equipment before leaving in a blue vehicle.
"One member of staff suffered a minor facial injury and another was treated for shock.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information that will assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or use the options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
"The crime reference is 13200481335.
"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers."
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