Police have issued photos of two people they want to talk to after store staff at the Co-op in Huthwaite were assaulted during a robbery. Shop staff challenged a man and a woman after they attempted to leave the store without paying around 9.35 pm on Friday 26 April 2024.
A female shop worker was punched after she and a colleague challenged the couple. The staff members were threatened with violence before one was repeatedly punched to her hand by the woman as she tried to make her let go of the shopping basket which containing stolen chocolate bars, washing items, and air fresheners, police said.
“As this incident demonstrates, shop staff having to deal with persistent thieves can cause issues beyond the theft itself like anxiety, fear, and in some cases, physical harm”, PC Abby Mason said. “No-one should be assaulted while going about their working day and duties.
“We believe the man and woman in these CCTV images may be able to help us with our ongoing inquiries so would urge them or anyone who knows who they are to please come forward.”
Police ask anybody with information about the people in the photos to call them on 101, quoting reference 24000244276. Alternatively people with information can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
