Appeal for information after robbery in Buxton

We are appealing for anyone with information about a robbery in Buxton to come forward and help as part of our investigation.

We were called to a shop in Lightwood Road in Buxton just after 7.45pm on Wednesday 4 October following a report of a robbery.

A man entered the shop and threatened a member of staff before demanding money. He left the scene with cash and tobacco, heading onto Hogshaw Recreation Ground.

Officers have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the robbery to contact us.

If you have information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, you can get in touch with us, quoting reference number 23*617202, on any of the methods below:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.