Robbery at petrol station in Melton
Do you recognise this man?
Police have released the image of a man they are trying to trace in connection with an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Melton.
The incident happened at about 5.45am this morning (Wednesday November 18) when a man went into the shop, on the corner of Dalby Road and Leicester Road, and demanded a staff member hand him some cigarettes.
When the staff member refused the man left the shop and stole a number of newspapers on his way out.
The suspect is described as white, around 5’9” tall and about 18 to 19-years-old. He was wearing a dark coat, dark hat and a yellow scarf with black spots on it.
Sergeant Lee Morris, from Melton local policing unit, said “We would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us and help us with our investigation.
“We would like to ask members of the public to take a good look at the picture and the clothes he is wearing and call us if you know him or recognise him.
“We believe there was a man on a motorbike at the petrol station at the time of the incident. If you are this man, or know him, then please get in touch. You could have key information that could help us find the man responsible.”
Anybody with any information is asked to contact Sgt 624 Lee Morris on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a Police Officer and when prompted key in the Officer’s identification number 0624. Alternatively contact crimestoppers, which is free * and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
** Please note the footage of the robbery has been edited slightly due to the legnth of the incident
Issued on 20/11/09 at 15:23
Crime reference number: NM/03142/09-0
