Gang holds meat cleaver to IGA worker's throat, slashes her hand in terrifying robbery
Three armed robbers are on the run after storming a Melbourne IGA supermarket and holding a meat cleaver to a female worker's throat.
Wielding a meat cleaver, kitchen knife and hammer, the gang stormed the Wyndham Vale IGA around 9.30 on Sunday night and started making demands.
A female employee, aged in her 50s, had her hands and arms badly slashed in the robbery while another employee had a long blade knife held to her throat.
Police rushed to the scene but the thieves, who were wearing hooded jumpers and gloves, had already made off with cigarettes and cash.
The Melbourne IGA was held up around 9.30pm on Sunday. Source: 7 News
Police are now calling on anyone who has any information to come forward. Source: 7 News
The injured employee was treated at the scene and is said to be in a stable condition.
Victoria Police have seized high quality CCTV footage as part of their investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
