AN ARMED robber stole cash from a Poulton off-licence on December 7.

The robber walked into the Normoss Wines shop on Normoss Road, Poulton at 7.20pm and threatened the female owner with a concealed weapon which is thought to have been a hand gun.

She handed him cash from the till before he and his accomplice made off.

The robber was described as a white male in his early 20's, about 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build.

He was wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, black woolly hat and white trainers.

His accomplice was in his early teens, 5ft tall and was wearing a black padded jacket that appeared to be to big for him, a black woolly hat and white trainers.

It is believed he got away on a bicycle.

Anyone who may have information about the incident should ring the crimestoppers line 0800 555111.

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