Appeal: Robbery, Greengates, Bradford

Friday 22 February 2012

Police in Bradford are appealing for witnesses after a robbery on Thursday 21 February.

The incident happened at 11.35pm when a masked man entered the Total filling station at Greengates in Bradford and threatened the cashier before making off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes in the direction of Ravenscliffe.

It is thought he was carrying a hand held taser at the time. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as white and approximately 5'8" tall.

He was wearing a dark, skin tight top, grey tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and black gloves.

DI Neil Benstead of Airedale and North Bradford CID, said:

"I am appealing to the public for help in catching the person responsible for this.

"Robberies such as this remain rare but nevertheless are frightening to those caught up in them.

"I would ask that any witnesses or anyone with information contact Airedale and North Bradford CID on the non emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."