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Woman, 70, holds up post office 'Old woman' holds up post office
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Police are hunting an armed robber aged up to 70 years old who held up a post office in Manchester. Police are hunting a woman in her 60s who held up a post office in Manchester.
The woman, believed to be aged between 65 and 70, entered the shop on Palatine Road in Northenden, on Thursday morning.The woman, believed to be aged between 65 and 70, entered the shop on Palatine Road in Northenden, on Thursday morning.
She was armed with a knife and threatened the cashier demanding money.She was armed with a knife and threatened the cashier demanding money.
Staff activated the alarm and the woman fled empty handed. She is described as white, about 5ft 2in tall, with dark hair and a purple coat. Staff activated the alarm and the woman fled empty-handed. She is described as white, about 5ft 2in tall, with dark hair and a purple coat.