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Robbery at a filling
station in Waterloo
MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives, in
Sefton, are appealing for information following a robbery at a filling station,
in Waterloo, South Sefton, on Monday, 12 October 2015. It was reported to us
that at around 10.45pm, a report was received by Police, that a robbery had
taken place at the Esso Filling Station, located on College Road, Waterloo. The
Police said that 3, as of yet unknown offenders, entered the premises and
restrained a member of staff before taking a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
The 34 year old member of staff was unhurt, but Police told us that he was left
extremely shaken by the incident. He managed to raise the alarm and emergency
services attended. Police have added that the offenders also "stole a
silver Vauxhall Vivaro Van from the scene, which was later recovered." 1
of the offenders is described as having his face covered and wearing dark
clothes and black gloves. A full investigation has been launched and house to
house enquiries have been carried out. CCTV opportunities are also being
explored and the scene has been forensically examined. Detective Inspector Mike
Dalton, who is incharge of the case said:- "I want to stress that
incidents like this are extremely rare and we are working hard to trace the 3
offenders responsible. This was an extremely frightening think to happen to the
victim, who was just trying to do his job. Merseyside Police are absolutely
determined to crack down on attempts to rob businesses like this. We are also
continuing to run a range of proactive initiatives to help businesses improve
security as well. I can reassure people that we are doing everything we can to
trace and arrest the offenders. We'd appeal to anyone who may have seen anybody
acting suspiciously in the area last night or witnessed any part of the incident
to get in contact. This incident happened near to a busy fast food outlet and
I'm sure someone will have seen the offenders before the incident or saw the
vehicle driving off afterwards. Anyone with any information, no matter how
small, about this incident, is asked to contact Sefton CID on:- 0151 777 3055.
If you want to do this anonymously, please call Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555
111."
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