Police appeal for help from public for armed robbery at Hillfoot garage

The police need witnesses to come forward and help them with their enquiries into an armed robbery at Hillfoot garage in Bearsden last night (Sunday, May 1).
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd May 2016, 15:52 BST
Updated 2nd May 2016, 16:57 BST
Hillfoot garage, Milngavie Road.Hillfoot garage, Milngavie Road.
Hillfoot garage, Milngavie Road.

A man entered the BP garage on Milngavie Road at around 5.35pm, threatened a member of staff with a weapon and demanded money. He stole a three figure sum of cash before making off towards Glasgow city centre on Milngavie Road.

No-one was injured, however the member of staff has been left badly shaken.

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The suspect is described as white, around 6ft tall, with slim build and dark hair. He was wearing a black jacket with a grey hooded top (with the hood up), grey tracksuit trousers, and white trainers.

Detective Sergeant John Aikman said: “We are in the process of gathering and checking CCTV footage from in and around the area but I’m appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time to contact us. Any information could prove vital in our enquiries to trace the man responsible for this crime.”

If you have any information please call officers at Pollok on 101. Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

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