A THUG threatened to beat-up a woman sales assistant at a Farnworth bakery shop after posing as a customer.

The thief grabbed the 55-year-old woman by the shoulder but fled empty handed when she managed to struggle free.

The thief who entered Greenhalgh's bakery shop in Brackley Street, Farnworth, at 4.45pm on Wednesday is described as white, medium build, 35-45 with short cropped hair.

He was wearing a denim top, white t-shirt, blue denim jeans and sunglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on the free phone number 0800 555 111.

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