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Woman threatened in armed robbery
Two men wearing balaclavas have carried out an armed robbery at a shop in the West Midlands.

The pair threatened a 42-year-old woman working at Dillons Newsagents in Curdale Road, Bartley Green, with a handgun on Sunday.

They stole money and two phones during the robbery.

One offender was aged 18 to 20, skinny with blue eyes and wearing a thick black jacket while the other, aged 35 to 40, was wearing a black jacket.

The younger offender was also wearing faded jeans and black trainers, while the other had white trainers.

No shots were fired and nobody was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID at Bournville Lane.


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