🚨 Crime alert! Two men journeyed over 70 miles from Liverpool to target a Tesco petrol station in the quaint Welsh town of Welshpool. Their early morning heist on January 2nd saw them make off with a whopping £6,400 in cash. Thanks to quick-thinking officers and sharp CCTV footage, the duo was caught red-handed with e-bikes and clothes linked to the crime scene. 🚴♂️💷
Ashley Owens, 41, and John Bishop, 36, nabbed from the streets of Liverpool, swiftly confessed to the burglary when brought before the Welshpool Magistrates Court. Owens faces an additional charge for possessing class A drugs. The pair await sentencing at Mold Crown Court on January 29th. ⚖️👮♀️
Detective Sergeant Zoe Powell praised the collaboration across departments that nailed these road-tripping robbers, ensuring they won’t strike again. Their arrest marks a win in the fight against travelling crime. 💪✨
Welshpool residents can rest easier tonight knowing these criminals are off the streets. Stay tuned for more updates on this case as it unfolds. 📰📅