Police are appealing for help to track down two suspected armed robbers who were captured on security cameras.

The first man was filmed during a terrifying raid on the Victoria Wine off-licence, in Courtlands Road, Rose Hill, Oxford, on January 15, at 7.10pm.

He threatened two female shop assistants with a silver handgun before escaping with £390 from the till. The man is 5ft 7in tall and has fair hair.

The second man threatened a shop assistant at the Drinks Cabin, in London Road, Headington, on December 7 last year, at 5.15pm. He fled empty-handed after the woman screamed. The man was aged in his 20s, about 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a distinctive, felt baseball cap with a peak.

An Oxford police spokesman said: "These were both frightening incidents for the people concerned. We would strongly urge people to get in touch if they think they know who these two men are."

Any information should be passed to Oxford police on 01865 263333.

Story date: Wednesday 03 February

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