MASKED robbers threatened and assaulted staff at a shop in Rugby town centre.
Two people wearing balaclavas are reported to have gone into a shop in Church Street just before 4pm on Tuesday (June 10).
They threatened the shop assistants and assaulted one, before taking mobile phones and driving away. No-one was injured.
Responding to reports from the public, police arrested two 17-year-old boys and a 24-year-old man on suspicion of robbery.
Rugby’s Area Commander Chief Inspector praised the officers’ ‘speedy response and great teamwork’.
Ch Insp Angus Eagles said: “This was a frightening incident for the shop workers.
“Thanks to a speedy initial response and great teamwork and support from partners and the public, we were able to make three arrests rapidly and recover all the stolen property.”
Three people have since been charged in connection with the incident.
Florin Mihai, 24, of Leicester Road, Oadby, was charged with robbery, dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.
Two 17-year-old boys from Leicestershire, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have also been charged with robbery.
All three have been remanded to appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday June 12).
