Masked men raid Wishaw garage
Two female workers were threatened with knives
Two workers were threatened by masked men armed with knives during a raid on a petrol station in Wishaw late on Bank Holiday Monday.
Around 22.35 two masked men confronted the two women at the Old Toll Garage in Main St, Overtown, Wishaw, with knives and demanded money.
Both suspects, each described as white, around 5 ft 7 in height, of slim build, wearing dark clothing and balaclavas or similar covering their face, made off on foot to the rear of the petrol station with a three figure sum of money and a quantity of cigarettes.
Detective Inspector Kenny Dalrymple, Wishaw CID, is leading the enquiry. He said:
“This attack was obviously planned. The suspects waited until nearly closing time, possibly hoping to get the days’ takings and maximise their haul, however, they were thwarted by the staff, one of whom (a 36 year old woman) sustained a cut to her shoulder as she tried to stop the robbery.
“The other woman, aged 18 years, was restrained by the men during the attack, but was otherwise uninjured.
“Both were treated by paramedics at the scene and did not require to go to hospital, however, this was a very, very frightening experience for them both.
“Officers are currently checking CCTV from the scene and have spoken to people who were on the forecourt at the time of the attack, however, we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, particularly any passing motorist who may have dash-cam footage.
“Main St is one of the key routes into Wishaw and would have been busy around this time of night, so if you saw anything, or have any information that will assist our enquiry, then please contact Wishaw CID via 101 or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111."