CCTV released as masked robbers target two shops in raids
Two shops were targeted by robbers within two weeks of each other in two raids being linked by police.
Officers were initially called to the One Stop store on Bourne Street, Dudley.
Two offenders entered the store wearing masks and stole cigarettes and money from the till.
It happened on March 8 at 7.30pm.
Almost two weeks later on 20 March, officers were called out to One Stop store in Horseley Street store in Tipton on March 20 at around 8.50pm.
Around ten minutes earlier two men entered the shop, wearing masks to cover their faces.
They threatened a staff member and stole a small quantity of cash and a large box full of cigarettes.
One of the suspects was clearly seen on CCTV wearing the same jacket at both locations and therefore officers are linking the two incidents.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Officers have been following numerous lines of enquiry, including forensics and have now released CCTV in an attempt to locate those responsible."
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Benjamin Parsons on 101 ext. 811 3101 or via email at b.parsons@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
Anyone who wants to speak to police directly, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote crime number 20DY/48928B/17
