Man Claims He Has a Gun During Wrexham Shop Robbery Attempt

Police updated everyone about a shop robbery attempt. The robbery happened at the AM/PM store in Brynteg, Wrexham. It took place yesterday, Thursday. A man threatened a staff member, saying he had a weapon.

Police are still investigating the attempted robbery. It happened around 1:03 PM yesterday. The man demanded money from the staff and claimed to have a gun. He then left towards Holborn Crescent without stealing anything. Nobody saw a weapon.

Detective Inspector Dean Jones spoke about the case. They are working hard to find the suspect quickly and wanted to reassure the community. No one saw a gun, and police don’t think residents are in danger.

The man hid his face during the incident and was described as large, wearing dark clothing. Police ask people near the AM/PM shop and those on Holborn Crescent with CCTV to help by checking footage.

Police also need help from drivers in the area, asking them to review dashcam footage for suspicious behavior and see if they spotted the suspect.

If you know anything, contact the police through their website or call 101, mentioning reference number 25000120510. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.