Police appeal for information following a robbery in Farnworth

On Thursday 9 March, at around 3:45pm,  GMP were called to reports of a robbery at a premises on Brackley Street, Farnworth.

 

It is believed that a man attended the property and threatened the staff with a weapon, before leaving with multiple pieces of jewellery.

 

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area before, during, or after the incident to please come forward and report it to police.

 

Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who has dashcam, CCTV, or mobile footage from the day.

 

Detective Constable Rowley from GMP Bolton division said: “We understand this image isn’t the best quality, and does not show a face, but I would urge anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have seen this individual and recognise him, to please come forward.

 

“No matter how small the information may seem, it could prove vital to the investigation.”

 

Information can be shared by calling police on 0161 856 5757 quoting log 2002 of 9/3/23. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously by called the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.