Man arrested following shop robbery in Heywood
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a shop robbery in Heywood.
Officers were called to the Village Convenience Store, Middleton Road, at about 2:10pm on Friday 26 November 2021 to reports a man had a firearm.
The man, who was wearing a black face mask, stole cash and cigarettes before making off on foot.
An imitation firearm was recovered nearby by officers working on a separate incident on 27 November.
A man is in police custody being questioned on suspicion of robbery.
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 6576 quoting incident 1605 of 26/11/2021.
Information can also be reported online or by using the Live Chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.