Lidl robber ‘pours petrol on grocery store employee’ in entrance of terrified customers
A Lidl worker was doused in petrol by a robber who made off with £500.
The horror incident occurred on the retailer in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales on Saturday in entrance of terrified prospects. An unnamed man has since been arrested on suspicion of theft. The 54-year-old stays in police custody whereas the investigation continues.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police stated: “At round 5.15pm on Saturday, December 16 a person entered the shop with a gasoline container and poured the contents over a member of employees, demanding money from the until.
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“Around £500 was stolen. Several items have been recovered for forensic examination.”
Further updates from different members of the drive adopted, confirming the “extremely frightening” incident had occurred in full view of members of the general public, the Daily Mail reported.
Detective Sergeant Tony Watts stated: “This was an extremely frightening incident for staff and shoppers at the Lidl store. One man has been arrested and an investigation is continuing.”
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A spokesperson for Lidl stated: “The safety and security of our colleagues is an absolute priority, and we were shocked by this terrible incident. Whilst we’re thankful that no colleagues or customers were seriously hurt, we are assisting the police in their investigations and providing our full support to colleagues who were present at the time.”
The grim theft comes simply days after the Daily Star reported a shoplifting epidemic throughout the nation, with a surge in thefts confirmed to be costing shops round £1billion a yr.
Graham Wynn of the British Retail Consortium stated: “The lack of effective police response has left many criminals feeling like they can shoplift with impunity.”
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