A SEARCH has been launched for witnesses after an armed robber stole cash from a Herefordshire garage.
West Mercia Police has said that at around 7.45pm yesterday evening (February 18), a man entered the Lea Garage and began "intimating" to the shop assistant that he had a firearm, and demanded cash.
The man is described as white and spoke with a British accent. He was wearing black clothing and a balaclava.
He fled the scene on foot in the direction of the border with Gloucestershire after taking a large quantity of cash and some cigarettes.
Armed officers attended the location upon the report being made to police, and members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area today as enquiries are carried out.
Detective Inspector Dave Knight of Reactive CID said: “We are appealing for witnesses to come forward and assist with our investigation into this robbery.
“We understand that an incident of this nature can be alarming to the public, but we would like to reassure people it is believed to be an isolated one.
“We are working with neighbouring forces to track down the suspect, and you can expect to see officers from West Mercia in the area today working on our investigation and reassuring people living nearby.
“We would encourage any eyewitnesses or anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 434i of 18 February or email DS Kevin Powell at kevin.powell1@westmercia.police.uk.
Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers by contacting them online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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