Investigation underway after attempted armed robbery in Sheffield

The suspect struck businesses in the city centre and Broomhill armed with a handgun
By Alicia Hannah
Published 4th Jan 2020, 17:11 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2020, 13:17 BST
Police are asking for witnesses to come forwardPolice are asking for witnesses to come forward
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward

An investigation is underway following reports of an attempted armed robbery yesterday (January 3).At around 4.40pm, police were called to a pawnbrokers on Angel Street, after it was reported a man had entered the store carrying a handgun. He left empty handed and no-one was harmed.

It is also believed that the same man committed a further offence at around 4.50pm at a hairdressers on Fulwood Road, Broomhill. On this occasion, the man got away with a small amount of cash. Again, no-one was hurt in this incident.

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Anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or has any other information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 536 for the attempt on Angel Street, or number 554 for Fulwood Road, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.