A female member of staff was threatened during the attempted armed robbery
Police in the Home Bargains car park near Breck Road(Image: Andy Teebay)
A suspected armed gang stormed a Post Office and threatened a member of staff. Police were at around 11am today, January 21, to reports three men had entered the Breck Road branch in Anfield and attempted to steal cash.
It was reported the masked men were armed with a possible firearm and threatened a woman during the incident, Merseyside Police said. The suspects, who left empty handed, were described as wearing all dark clothing and face coverings.
They fled the scene on foot towards a dark coloured Audi that was parked in Home Bargains car park, at the rear of the Post Office, before driving away from the area. Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “An investigation is ongoing to find the people responsible and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“Thankfully the staff member was unharmed, but she was understandably shaken by the incident. To threaten someone who is simply doing their job is appalling and will not be tolerated.
The Post Office on Breck Road, Anfield(Image: Andy Teebay)
“This attempted robbery occurred during broad daylight so there would have been pedestrians and motorists in the area. If you witnessed anything suspicious or have any information whatsoever about what happened, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.
“Witness and CCTV inquiries are ongoing and we will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of those responsible.”
A paper posted to the front of the Post Office following the incident read: “Due to a serious incident this branch will be closed Thursday 22nd January. Re-open Friday 23rd Jan at 9am.”
A sign posted on the Post Office front(Image: Andy Teebay)
A Post Office spokesperson said: “We can confirm that there was an attempted armed robbery at Breck Road Post Office today (21/1) at 11.07am.
“We are supporting the operator of this branch and their staff. We would urge anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
Anyone with information can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media, quoting log number 297 of 21st January. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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