£15 robber hit by car as he ran off
Date published: 15 June 2015
POLICE are searching for a man who stole £15 from a Failsworth hairdressers and was hit by a car as he fled.
The man, his face covered by a scarf, demanded money from staff at Room 35 Hair and Beauty on Friday morning. He was given around £15 and as he ran from the Lord Lane shop was hit by a small blue car.
He carried on running and changed behind shops in Propps Hall Drive, then was lost.
A hunt was launched with armed officers, dog units and the police helicopter to search for him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9080 or the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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