Masked raiders forced their way into an Aldridge Co-op store, threatening a worker with a crowbar before making off with cash, stamps and cigarettes.
Two men burst into the Co-op in Walsall Wood Road through a back door, confronting a terrified 21-year-old male assistant who was in the building alone.
Ds Rob Bastin, of Walsall CID said: “This was a frightening incident and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of the Co-op around 6.30am on Saturday or anyone who saw anyone suspicious or any suspicious vehicles in the area to contact the CID at Walsall.”
Clare Rajan, spokeswoman for The Co-operative, said: “The member of staff was unharmed but badly shaken. CCTV footage has been given to the police who are investigating.
“As with any incident such as this, The Co-operative is reviewing security measures at the store and we would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.”
No-one was hurt in the robbery. The offenders are both described as being white men, wearing black balaclavas and dark clothes.
