Robbers strike in terrifying raid on Sheffield post office
Staff were threatened
Robbers have struck in a terrifying raid on a Sheffield post office.
The incident happened late on Tuesday morning, with South Yorkshire Police called to the scene and police cars seen in the area as investigations were carried out.
It followed an incident which saw two suspects threaten staff before fleeing with money.
Police told the Star today: “Yesterday (Tuesday, May 19) at 9.50am we were called to reports of a robbery on Gleadless Road in Sheffield.
“It is reported that two men broke into Heeley Post Office and acted in a threatening manner towards staff, before stealing a quantity of cash and fleeing the scene on foot.”
Officers say enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information which could assist officers with the investigation is asked to report through 101 or online, quoting incident number 222 of May 19, 2026.