Police News - Officers Hunt Transvestite Gangster

Police News - Officers Hunt Transvestite Gangster: "Police in Greater Manchester are investigating after a cross-dressing robber was identified as part of an armed gang who targeted a jewellers shop.

The cunning criminal hid his identity under a hijab and burka and was given access to the Capri store in Benson Street, Bury. But as soon as the door was buzzed open three others barged in, one of them terrifying staff with a shotgun.

The gang filled their bags, grabbing bangles, rings and lockets before they ran back into the street and were driven away in a waiting getaway car.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the robbery, which happened on May 5. The criminal dressed as a woman is described as Asian, thin and around 6ft. The getaway driver was of the same origin, bald with glasses."

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