A masked man pulled off a brazen armed robbery at a garage on the A40 in Lea, Herefordshire, last night. West Mercia Police are on the hunt for the daring thief.
Gunpoint Cash Grab Ends in Daring Escape
At around 7.45pm, a white man with a British accent stormed into the garage, clad in black and hiding behind a balaclava. He threatened the shop assistant with what looked like a gun and demanded cash.
The robber made off on foot towards Gloucestershire, escaping with a hefty haul of cash and cigarettes.
Police Launch Full Manhunt – Locals Warned to Stay Alert
Armed officers swarmed the scene immediately after the robbery. Residents can expect a heavy police presence as detectives hunt the suspect.
Detective Inspector Dave Knight from Reactive CID said:
“If you witnessed anything or have CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time, please get in touch.”
Spotted Something? Here’s How to Help Police Crack the Case
- Call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting log 434i of 18 February if you have info.
- Email DS Kevin Powell directly at 1.
- Prefer to stay anonymous? Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website. No names asked, no calls traced.
