Fuel station worker threatened in attempted robbery in Saltcoats
Police have released a description of the suspect in Sunday morning's incident
Last updated 19th Mar 2024
A worker at a Saltcoats petrol station has been left “badly shaken” after being threatened during an attempted robbery.
A man entered the station on High Road at around 1.25am on Sunday and demanded money from the till, before fleeing empty handed.
From enquiries so far, officers have established the suspect walked down High Road prior to the crime taking place. He is described as white, around 5ft 8 inches in height, with a slim build. He was wearing grey jogging trousers, a black padded jacket and white and grey Converse trainers. He wore a surgical mask to try and conceal his face.
Officers are continuing to check CCTV footage for any further detail on the suspect.
Detective Constable Daniel Small said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident. I would also like to ask taxi drivers and other road users to check their dash cam equipment as it could have captured the man as he was walking towards the fuel station. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please get in touch with us, no matter how insignificant you think it might be.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0283 of 17 March, 2024. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and report the information anonymously.