Mask-wearing robber makes off with cash after raid on Rhyl Bargain Booze store

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at Bargain Booze, Vale Road, Rhyl.

The incident happened at around 7.35pm yesterday when a man entered the store and threatened staff before making off on foot with a quantity of cash.

The man is described as 5’7” to 5’8” tall, thin build aged late 20s to early 30s.

He was wearing a long dark blue jacket, dark blue jumper or shirt, dark tracksuit bottoms and had a black face mask.

Detective Inspector Elfyn Hughes said: “This was a distressing incident for those working in the shop, but thankfully no-one was injured.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of the store and saw a man matching the description, or who may have been driving past the location with dashcam to contact police.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone who believes they have information which may be relevant to the investigation.

“Officers will be conducting high visibility patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the community.”

Anyone who may have any information relating to this incident, or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact St Asaph CID on 101 or use the live web chat quoting incident Y176875.