Terrifying Co-op knife robbery caught on camera as police name suspect
This is the moment a robber held a knife to the neck of a Co-op worker, in an image released by police as they named a suspect in the robbery.
Three raiders with their faces covered went into the shop, ushering three workers and a customer, all women, to the back of the store.
The gang then filled bags with cigarettes and money, before the knife man told the victims to stay where they were.
All three fled back into the main shop and out of the main doors.
The victims were said to have been left shocked but unharmed.
Stamps and Co-op savings vouchers were also stolen in the raid at Kinver High Street on December 8 last year at around 9.45pm.
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Today, police named Paul Brian Payne, 32, as a man wanted for questioning over the raid. Members of the public have been warned not to approach him.
Detective Inspector Wain of Staffordshire Police said: "This was a cowardly attack, which has caused considerable distress to hardworking members of our community.
"We are committed to finding those responsible.
"I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward, so we can bring these offenders to justice."
A Staffordshire Police spokesman added: "Officers are now eager to speak to Paul Brian Payne in relation to the incident.
"He has a distinctive tattoo on the right side of his neck and should not be approached if seen
"If you can help us with his whereabouts or indeed you have seen him recently, please call 999 immediately."
Contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident 775 of December 8, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
