Police have released CCTV images of two men following a ‘terrifying’ gunpoint robbery.
A 26-year-old man was robbed on Tuesday, October 12, on Manchester Street in Oldham – just outside the town centre.
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A man threatened the victim with a gun and demanded he hand over cash and his bank card.
The victim was not left with any injuries but he’s been left ‘incredibly shaken by the ordeal’, Greater Manchester police said.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
The offender fled on foot in the direction of Oldham town centre.
Detectives have today (Sunday, October 24) released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
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Detective Sergeant Mike Ogiliev of GMP’s Oldham district said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and I’m thankful that he was left uninjured. This happened on the edge of the town centre in the early evening so we are confident there will have been people in the area who witnessed the incident take place or saw the offender.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
“We’re following all available lines of enquiry to ensure the man responsible is apprehended and faces the appropriate justice. Today we’ve released two images of men we believe could assist our investigation. If you recognise these men then please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone who has any information about the robbery should call police on 0161 856 9080 quoting incident number 2774 12/10/21.
Details can also be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
