A GUNMAN remains on the run after threatening post office staff before stealing cash.
Police are still searching for the second balaclava-clad man who stormed into the shop in Burwell Drive, Witney at 9am on Saturday, armed with a weapon 'resembling' a hand gun.
After stealing a 'small quantity' of cash, they made off on foot along Burwell Drive in the direction of Thorney Leys.
On Sunday, police renewed their appeal for witnesses and urged members of the public to call 999 if they see the man.
A 31-year-old man from Witney has been arrested and remains under investigation.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Graham Lea, of Force CID at Banbury police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident, or saw men matching these descriptions on Saturday, to contact 101, quoting reference number 43180274804.
“I believe after the incident, the offenders made off on foot along Burwell Drive in the direction of Thorney Leys, and so I am also appealing for anybody who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage of these men to contact us.
“We are continuing to treat this as a top priority to locate the offenders, and there will be a continued increased police presence in the area.
“If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our officers.”
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