Bacup man charged after jeweller threatened with angle grinder during robbery in Ormskirk
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The incident occurred at David Moss Jewellers in Moorgate at around 4.35pm on September 25, 2020.
The owner of the jewellers was threatened with an angle grinder during the robbery – which saw around £50,000 in jewellery stolen.
The suspect then fled the scene on a mountain bike.
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Hide AdOn Monday (November 7), officers confirmed a man had been charged in connection with the investigation.
Brian Lambert, 47, of Brandwood Road, Bacup, has been issued with a summons to appear at Preston Magistrates Court on December 1.
“We are still appealing for anybody with information to come forward,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
Anyone with information should email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log number 0994 of September 25, 2020.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.