Detectives investigating a robbery on Holly Drive in Carlisle on 10 June have charged two me and are appealing for witnesses.
Simon Cowan, 58, of Lightfoot Drive, Carlisle was charged with robbery.
Shaidul Islam, 35, of Carleton Road, Carlisle was charged with robbery and possessing a firearm while committing a schedule 1 offence.
Both have been remanded in custody to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 14 July.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage in the area of Holly Drive, Firlands and Cedar Grove, Carlisle that may have seen anything in the area that may relate to this incident between 5:30am and 7am on Tuesday 10 June.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 18 of 10 June 2025.
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.