Police hunt knifeman after 'frightening' store robbery Detectives have launched a CCTV appeal Police want to speak to this man as part of their investigation (Image: GMP ) Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store have launched a CCTV appeal. It comes after the shop on Rochdale Road in Middleton was robbed by a man wielding a knife who demanded staff open the till. After the alarm was sounded he ran off along Hollin Lane. ‌ The robbery took place around 9.15am on April 12. No arrests have been made. ‌ Police have now released a CCTV still of a man they want to speak as part of their investigation. Officers say 'it's believed he could have relevant information that will assist with enquires'. Det Con Alexandra Fitzpatrick said: "This must have been a frightening experience for staff and members of the public who were in the store at the time, and whilst I am relieved no one was injured, I understand the concern incidents of this nature will cause. "We are following up a number of lines of inquiry and are keen to speak to anyone with information that will assist us." Article continues below Anyone who knows the identity of the man pictured or has other information or footage - including CCTV, mobile, or dashcam - is asked to call 0161 856 8519 or 101 quoting incident number 936 of April 12. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. ‌ That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. Article continues below If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.