Dawn Raid Shock at Southampton Service Station

Chaos erupted at 4.30am this Monday (May 20) when a gang of five or six men smashed their way into the Applegreen Service Station on Swaythling Road, West End.

Staff Threatened as Thieves Make Off With £8,000 Cash and Cigarettes

The brazen burglars, armed with metal objects, forced entry before threatening a staff member inside. They ransacked the till and a safe holding over £8,000, then grabbed cigarettes from behind the counter before fleeing.

Have You Seen Suspects or Dashcam Footage?

Police want to hear from anyone who spotted suspicious activity or vehicles near the forecourt around that time. Even passing motorists with dashcam footage could hold the key to cracking the case.

Contact officers on 101 quoting incident number 44190172853. Authorities have yet to confirm if this links to a recent raid in the New Forest.

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Topics :Crime

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