Investigation into armed robbery at Walkden’s Subway takeaway

As reported in The Bolton News, police have launched an appeal following the terrifying incident last night at Ellesmere Retail Park in Walkden

Extra officers have been drafted into that area as part of the investigation.

Police presence is now focused on Ellesmere Shopping Centre car park following yesterday’s incident (Image: Dan Dougherty)

The suspect is believed to have arrived in a small, black car between 8:25pm and 8:35pm on Saturday 31 January.

He then produced what appears to be a gun and fled with a small amount of cash.

He was wearing a mask, a black hooded coat, black trousers and trainers, and around six feet tall.

Police are now focusing their patrol work on the area in and around Walkden shopping centre in response to the incident.

(Image: Greater Manchester Police)

This includes their traffic checks, which are now taking place in the Ellesmere car park.

Police presence is now focused on Ellesmere Shopping Centre car park (Image: Dan Dougherty)

Detective Inspector Louise Haslam, of Swinton CID, said: “While this will be worrying and concerning, this type of incident is extremely rare in Greater Manchester.

“We will have extra officers in the area today and the next couple of days as we continue our investigation and provide a reassuring presence.

Police presence in Ellesmere Retail Park (Image: Dan Dougherty)

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage to please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact GM Police via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting log 3045 of 31/01/26. You can also use the reporting tools on their website.