Police hunt for gunman
A police investigation has been launched after a masked man made off with cash following an armed robbery at a Hamilton petrol station.
The culprit — armed with what appeared to be a handgun — struck at the Jet garage on Strathaven Road around 9.40pm on Tuesday.
A masked man made off with cash and cigarettes following an armed robbery at a Hamilton petrol station on Tuesday night (November 21).
Police have launched an investigation following the incident at the Jet garage on Strathaven Road.
Officers say a man armed with what appeared to be a handgun arrived at the premises around 9.40pm, and demanded cash and cigarettes from a member of staff.
The 55-year-old woman is said to have been uninjured, but shaken by the traumatic experience.
The suspect fled towards Eddlewood following the robbery, and emergency services were called.
Police have issued a description of the culprit. He is described as 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins and was wearing a scarf across his face, and gloves.
He was also wearing a dark blue or grey hooded top, grey jogging bottoms with writing on the left thigh and black trainers with a white flash – possibly Nike Air Max.
Anyone with information that could help police enquiries is urged to call 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.