A knife-wielding raider has targeted a petrol station.
A member of staff at the Esso Garage, on Grange Road in Darlington, was threatened with a blade during the robbery, last night. Police say they were called to the garage at around 9.50pm. The robber demanded money before running off towards Kendal Avenue. The worker was left shaken but not injured, officers say.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: “We’re appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a garage in Darlington last night. “Officers were called to the Esso garage on Grange Road shortly before 9.50pm following reports that a man had threatened a staff member with a knife. The suspect demanded money from the worker before running off towards Kendal Close. The staff member was uninjured but understandably shaken following the incident. Officers would like to speak to any witnesses, or anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 403 of February 12.
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