A GETAWAY DRIVER WHO HELPED THREE MASKED MEN ROB A TESCO EXPRESS IN CHEADLE HEATH HAS BEEN JAILED

Jonathan Findlay (18/05/1982) of Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Manchester Crown Court (Minshall Street) on Monday 31 January 2022 after pleading guilty to robbery, and assisting an offender.

On 5 May 2021, at 9:45pm, three unknown masked men went into the Tesco Express store on Nursery Road, and proceeded to take cigarettes, and demand the safe be opened.

Three staff members in the store at the time were threatened with violence, before the men left and got into a black Saab waiting outside, being driven by Findlay.

Following a number of lines of enquiry, including CCTV and witness accounts, detectives tracked down the black Saab to an address in Cheadle Heath, where Findlay was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Searches of the property also saw a number of packets of cigarettes of various brands recovered, and a small quantity of cash.

Findlay pleaded guilty to robbery and assisting an offender on 20 October 2021, and has now been given a 20 month custodial sentence. 

Detective Constable Robert Shakespeare, from GMP's Stockport District said:

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"I hope this sentencing serves as a warning to anyone considering getting involved in criminality, that no matter what part you play, you will face consequences for your actions.

"This kind of violent act can have a lasting impact on victims. We'll continue to seek out and bring to justice anyone who is involved in this kind of behaviour.

"But we can't do it alone - if you or anyone you know sees something that isn't quite right, don't hesitate to contact us. You can do us using LiveChat on our website www.gmp.police.uk, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency. Thank you."