Dumbarton crime: Petrol station employee left shaken after being threatened at knifepoint in morning robbery
The robbery happened early on Tuesday morning
A petrol station worker in Dumbarton has been threatened with a knife during a robbery.
Officers said they received a report around 4.30am on Tuesday that a man had entered the petrol station on Lomondgate Drive. The man threatened the staff member at knifepoint before running off with a three-figure sum of cash.
Police said there were no injuries, but the incident was a “frightening ordeal” for the employee.
Police are appealing to witnesses to help identify the perpetrator. He is described as wearing dark coloured clothing and had his face covered.
Officers said the man left in the direction of Bellsmyre.
Detective Sergeant Neil Allison said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the staff member and we’re carrying out extensive enquiries to trace the suspect. Officers remain at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area while our investigation continues.
“I’d appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened, or saw anything suspicious, to contact us. Similarly, if you have dashcam footage of the Lomondgate Drive and surrounding areas, please review this and bring anything of significance to our attention.
“I’m particularly keen to speak to a customer who entered the premises as the man was leaving. Please come forward as you may have vital information.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 quoting reference 0342 of November 11.