Store worker threatened with knife during armed robbery at Bargain Booze in Darwen
A store worker was threatened with a knife during an armed robbery at a Bargain Booze in Darwen.
The incident happened at the store on Duckworth Street at around 5.50pm on Sunday, December 7.
A man entered the shop and threatened a female member of staff with a knife, demanding that she open the till.
When the worker complied and took money from the till, the suspect snatched the cash from her hand before leaving the store and heading in the direction of Blackburn.
No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
As part of the investigation, officers have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We know the quality isn’t the best, however we are confident that if you know this man you will recognise him from the footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting log 899 of December 7, 2025.