Armed Robbery In Cheltenham - Witness Appeal

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Armed Robbery In Cheltenham - Witness Appeal

Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Cheltenham.

The incident happened at 8.15pm on Monday 12 February at a petrol station on Colletts Drive.

A man produced a handgun, threatened staff and demanded money.

No shots were fired and the staff were shocked but not physically injured.

The offender is described as a white man aged in his forties with a stocky build and clean shaven. He was wearing dark clothing, with glasses, a blue baseball cap and latex gloves, he made off with the cash in a red bag.

The amount of cash stolen is not yet known.

Anyone with any information should call police on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident 530 of 12 February alternatively you can remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


Posted : 13/02/2007 20:25:49

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