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Police Hunt Armed Robbers After Bradford Cash Converters Raid

Detectives have launched a witness appeal with the crime reference 1326007741.

Overview

  • Two masked men armed with a machete and a sledgehammer robbed the Cash Converters at Avenue Retail Park in Bradford at 4:58pm on Monday.
  • They threatened staff, smashed display cabinets, and took jewellery along with a till containing cash.
  • No injuries were reported, though staff were left badly shaken, and a local councillor said they will have been traumatised.
  • The suspects ran toward Tong Street and armed officers searched the area, but no arrests had been made as of late Tuesday afternoon.
  • Police set up a cordon as crime scene investigators examined display cabinets, and witnesses are urged to contact 101 or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111).