Baseball bat and axe wielding thugs steal £9,000 in terrifying Heckmondwike robbery

Baseball bat and axe wielding thugs stole £9,000 in cash, a Rolex watch and a Mont Blanc pen during a robbery in Heckmondike. .
By Ian Hirst
Published 13th Jan 2020, 09:27 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2020, 09:51 BST
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The terryfting incident happened at about 12.30pm on January 10 when two men armed with baseball bats and axes entered a premises in Albion Street.

Staff at the business were threatened by the men.

Approximately £9,000 in cash was taken.

Suspects involved in the Heckmondwike robberySuspects involved in the Heckmondwike robbery
Suspects involved in the Heckmondwike robbery

The men also took a silver Rolex watch and a gold Mont Blanc Men.

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The suspects are described as white and oth were around 5ft 8ins tall and spoke with a local accent.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may recognise these males, or anyone who saw this vehicle, a navy blue Nissan Primera, in the area at the time.

Anyone who can assist with this investigation is asked to contact Kirklees District CID on 101 or use the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website. The crime reference is 13200016219.

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Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.