A gun was used to threaten staff serving customers during an attempted armed robbery at a Post Office. Police were called to the Post Office on Lostock Road, Trafford, at around 1pm on January 14.
The gunman fled after a member of staff pressed the panic alarm and a smoke cloak was activated. Nobody was harmed in the attempted robbery and no arrests have been made, GMP have said.
Police launched an investigation and have now released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. He is pictured wearing a 'distinctive' red and black Berghaus jacket.
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The force added that there is 'no direct threat' to the local community but that police patrols have been introduced in the area as enquiries continue. Anyone with information or potential witnesses are being urged to contact police.
Detective Constable Emma Bentley, of Trafford’s CID, said; “We are now appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened or who may know who this person is so they can help with our enquiries.
“Fortunately no one was harmed at the time and after exploring a number of lines of enquiry, we are now in a position to ask for the help of the public. We believe there is no direct threat to the local community but we are continuing to monitor the surrounding areas closely and will continue to ensure patrols are in place.”
If anyone has any information, or witnessed the incident, they are asked to call 0161 856 7521 direct, 101 or through the LiveChat function on gmp.police.uk quoting log number 1377 of 14/01/23. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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