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Armed masked robber raids Chester shop

A MASKED man armed with a screwdriver robbed an Upton shop stealing cash from the till last night (Tuesday, November 18).

At 11pm a man wearing a mask which covered the whole of his face entered the Spar Shop on Long Lane armed with a screwdriver and demanded cash from the till. Afterwards he ran out of the shop on to the street.

A 20-year-old employee was unharmed during the incident.

Police spokeswoman Shelley Williams said the man was dressed in a white jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 0845 458000 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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