Robber unmasked in Wednesbury shop raid
This dramatic picture shows a shop worker fighting to unmask robbers who snatched two gold chains from his neck during an off-licence raid.
The 34-year-old victim, who was too scared to be identified, was attacked by two men who stormed into Drinkbusters in Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury. One of the attackers grabbed the victim from behind and pinned his arms behind his back while the other took his necklaces.
The attackers also attempted in vain to steal the worker's gold earrings, making his ears bleed. But the shop worker managed to reveal the identity of one of the men during the struggle by pulling off a scarf that was wrapped around his head.
He said: "They both had scarves on their faces but I managed to rip one off so the CCTV would catch him."
"It was scary at the time, and I'm still scared now. At night-time, I get a taxi home rather than getting the bus. I took one week off work but I'm still scared."
The two chains were 24ct gold. One had a locket. They were worth about £1,800 collectively. During the struggle the shopworker's T-shirt was ripped but, with the exception of the injury to his ears, he was unharmed.
The worker believes the attackers may have been back into the store since the robbery, which happened at 9.30pm on April 5.
Police revealed the CCTV images in the hope that someone may recognise the two offenders or have knowledge of the attack. Anyone who can help should call 101, ext 88113072, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
