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Armed robbery at Spar shop

8:37am Tuesday 11th March 2008

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THREE armed robbers made of with a cash till last night after raiding a Spar shop in Burnley.

Police said the masked men entered the shop on Burnley Road, Harle Syke, at 9.30pm, brandishing a baseball bat and rusty chain and threatened a shop worker.

They are all described as being approximately 5ft 9in tall, wearing dark tracksuits and balaclavas.

If you have any information relating to the robbery ring Burnley police station on 01282 425001, or Crimestoppers - anonymously and free - on 0800 555111.

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Syker, Syke says...
8:40pm Tue 11 Mar 08

Well with that description it could be any 3 of the many ASBO hoodies that lurk around in this area - I blame the parents myself.

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