Robbery at Aldi, Station Road , Coleshill

Police are appealling for witnesses to a robbery that occurred at Aldi Foodstore in Station Road, Coleshill sometime between 23.30hours on Wednesday 5 June and 00.35hours on Thursday 6 June 2019.

The offenders, described as 5 white males in dark clothing, wearing masks and carrying tools entered the store and threatened the 3 members of staff and forced them in to a back room, taking their mobile phones. One of the males is described as having an irish accent.

Initial reports are that a male member of staff suffered a bruise and scratch after being hit over the head with a brick. The staff were held for over an hour and after the incident an ambulance was called to check them over.

The offenders stole approximately £2000 cash and the keys to a black Audi S3 before using the car, belonging to one of the members of staff, to leave the area.

Officers are investigating the incident and appealing for any witnesses to please contact Nuneaton CID on 101 quoting incident 6 of 6 June 2019. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.