STAFF were subjected to a ‘terrifying ordeal’ when robbers broke in to an Ellesmere Port pub.
At about 12.30am this morning (Monday, April 9), three men wearing balaclavas entered The Cat on Wolverham Road.
The offenders threatened staff, who were cleaning up, with violence and stole a quantity of cash.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the offenders entering or exiting the pub, or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area between midnight and 1am, to get in touch.
Detective Constable Stuart Wood said: “The staff members were subjected to a terrifying ordeal and we are determined to catch the men responsible and bring them to justice.
“The offenders are all tall with an athletic build and were wearing dark clothing with their faces concealed.
“At least two of them are white and speak with a local accent.
“Enquiries are ongoing and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed anything that may help with our investigation or thinks that they may know who the offenders are.”
Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident 31456, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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