Police hunt two men after armed robbery near Sudbury

The men threatened staff before taking cash from the till

Two men targeted the Co-op store last night
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 9th May 2022

Police are searching for two men after an armed robbery at a shop near Sudbury late last night.

Two men, wearing balaclavas, entered the Co-op store in The Drift between 9:20pm and 9:45pm.

One of the men was armed with a crowbar, which was used to force the till open to steal cash.

Members of staff in the shop were threatened and were left shaken-up but otherwise unhurt.

One of the suspects is described as white, around 5ft 9in fall, of stocky build, with a local accident.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to get in touch.

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