By Witness appeal follows Scunthorpe robberies
Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses after two robberies in Scunthorpe which officers believe are connected.
Two men are reported to have stolen food and canned drinks from a frozen food store on Glebe Road at about 18:50 on Monday 22 February.
One man entered the shop and loaded a trolley with produce, he then tried to leave the store without paying.
He then threatened staff with a weapon as they tried to prevent him leaving, according to Humberside Police.
A second man was waiting outside the shop and both men fled with the trolley of goods.
In a separate incident, at about 05:00 on Wednesday 24 February, a man was assaulted and robbed by two men as withdrew money from a cash machine on Frodingham Road.
The two men approached the victim with a weapon, assaulted him causing serious injuries and stole his bike and £100 in cash.
One man has been arrested and charged in connection with both incidents, but police say they now want witnesses to both incidents to get in touch.
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