Greater Manchester Police looking for armed robber
Detectives are looking for whoever tried to rob a business in Bolton armed with a gun.
Last updated 27th Nov 2023
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for additional information as they believe an attempted robbery at a business involved someone with a gun.
The incident happened on Hindley Road in Westhoughton, Bolton at round 11am on Thursday 7 September 2023
The police have told us that armed response units responded to the scene and it is believed no money was taken either after being startled by the activation of the alarm.
They say no arrests have yet been made.
Detective Sergeant Neil Moss from Bolton CID said: “I understand the concern this will raise in the local community, but I can reassure residents that we are investigating this crime with all the resources available to us.
“The firearm thankfully wasn’t used and our lines of enquiry are still looking into whether this was a viable firearm or imitation. Either way it is a distressing incident, and we are determined to find the person responsible.
“We have an early distinctive description that the suspect was wearing full blue overalls with a grey hooded jumper underneath.
“I would encourage anyone in the local area who saw something or has any dashcam or doorbell footage of someone acting suspicious to please get in touch in full confidence, as any bit of detail could be the breakthrough we need.”
The police say anyone with information that may help detectives with their enquiries are asked to call 0161 856 5757 direct or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting incident 1351 of 07/09/2023.