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Stephen Bradley, 56, and David Oakley, 48, were involved in an armed robbery at Maddy’s Store in New Mills, Derbyshire, on November 26 last year, where they threatened a shopkeeper with a knife and a fake gun before stealing £4,000 worth of cigarettes, £200 in cash, and nine bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey. Both men were subsequently jailed for four years at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after admitting to the robbery and possession of weapons.
Stephen Bradley, 56, and David Oakley, 48, were sentenced to four years in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of imitation weapons. The incident, which took place on November 26 in New Mills, Derbyshire, resulted in the theft of £4,200 worth of goods, and the pair were arrested days later due to their proximity to the store.
Stephen Bradley, 56, and David Oakley, 48, were sentenced to four years in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of firearms. The local police confirmed that both men were apprehended shortly after the incident, highlighting the effectiveness of community surveillance in reducing crime.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the store owner reacted during the robbery.
Two robbers use fake Scouse accents during New Mills shop theft
Two thieves were filmed on CCTV arguing over who would carry the loot, using fake names and Scouse accents to confuse the store owner.
Stephen Bradley, 56, and David Oakley, 48, burst into Maddy’s Store in New Mills, Derbyshire, on November 26 last year wearing balaclavas and threatening a shopkeeper with a knife and a fake gun.
The pair demanded cash from the till before making off with £4,000 worth of cigarettes, £200 in cash and nine bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey.
But instead of making a clean getaway, the masked raiders started bickering over who would carry the loot.
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Using the fake name ‘Charles’, one ordered the other to put the stolen cash in his pocket, only to be met with a flat refusal.
At one point, the pair put on fake Scouse accents and told each other: ‘Hurry up so we can get on the motorway to Liverpool.’
In a bizarre twist, Oakley even paused to apologise to the shopkeeper before fleeing.
He told her: ‘Sorry love, sorry love, we really are.
‘We’ll never come again, we’ll never hurt you. We’re very sorry.’
Despite the apology, the pair, who lived just five minutes from the shop they targeted, were tracked down and arrested within days.
Bradley admitted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm, while Oakley pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a knife.
Both men were jailed for four years at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
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