THREE masked men, one clutching a crowbar, tried to ram raid the Co-op in Kingshurst last night (Wednesday).
Police are hunting the gang of would-be robbers, who had targeted the store in a terrifying tea-time raid.
Bystanders on the Parade were horrified after a vehicle came screeching to a halt outside the shop, at around 6.30pm.
It's understood the trio had tied a strap to a cash machine and attempted to wrench it loose, as well as demanding staff open the till.
They fled the shopping precinct empty-handed in a silver van, which is thought to have been abandoned in Chelmsley Wood a short while later.
No-one was injured in the incident and the store had reopened today, although the shocking events have fuelled concerns about crime in the area.
Complaints about people feeling unsafe on the Parade were one of the chief concerns raised at a public meeting, held at Seeds of Hope back in 2017.
Earlier this month, Solihull Council finally provided an update on its plans to redevelop the ageing centre - which critics say is increasingly run-down and attracting anti social behaviour.
Anyone with information about the incident should call police officers on 101.
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