Men with machete steal cash and tobacco from Sheffield shop

By The Newsroom

Published 16th May 2018, 12:55 BST

Updated 16th May 2018, 13:01 BST

McColls, Sheffield Lane Top

placeholder image — McColls, Sheffield Lane Top

Three masked men armed with knives, including a machete, are being hunted after a shop raid in Sheffield.

They struck at McColl's on Barnsley Road, Sheffield Lane Top, at 10.30pm yesterday and threatened staff before escaping with cash and tobacco.

CRIME: Shoplifter jailed for stealing from shops in Sheffield city centreA police probe into the incident is now under way.On Tuesday, March 13 two men armed with a knife escaped with cash and cigarettes after another robbery at the shop.

POLICE: Man arrested over shooting on Sheffield estate released by police READ MORE: Police issue warning to Sheffield drug dealers after man is jailed for peddling heroin and crack cocaineAnd two men, also armed with knives, stole cash during a raid on Sunday, February 25.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

Sheffield Crime Police South Yorkshire Police