More than £10,000 stolen from delivery agent at gunpoint in Glasgow's east end

A cash delivery agent’s been robbed at gunpoint in the east end of Glasgow.

An investigation’s underway after the armed robbery outside the Tesco in Annick Street, Shettleston at around 11.55am this morning, Saturday 29th July.

The 57 year old man was delivering cash to an ATM, when he was approached by a man brandishing a weapon, believed to be a gun, and robbed of a money box containing more than £10,000.

The suspect, who is described as white, 5ft 6 to 5ft 7, thin build, pale complexion, wearing a grey hooded top, a ‘hi viz’ yellow jacket and black jogging bottoms, made off in a small white car in the direction of Springboig Road, Shettleston.

It is believed there was second man driving the car – but there’s no description of the getaway driver yet.

The man delivering the cash was not injured neither was his driver, however, a security guard, age 37, from Tesco, who came to his aid sustained a minor injury to his knee after being struck by the car that drove off. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and did not need to go to hospital.

Detective Inspector Clark Hill, Govan Police Station, said:

“Due to the fact that it was believed that a firearm was present, our armed response units also attended but have since stood down.

“Although thankfully, no one involved in this incident was seriously injured, this was a terrifying ordeal for the men involved. Also, for it to take place outside a busy supermarket in the middle of the afternoon is just shocking.

“We have traced the car we believed was used in the robbery – a white Hyundai i10. It was found burned out in the Springboig Road area a short time afterwards.

“Officers have been at the scene carrying out enquiries and are checking CCTV both at the supermarket and in the street in an effort to find out who carried out this robbery which was obviously planned. The suspect knew very well when the van would be there. It certainly wasn’t done on the spur of the moment.

“With that in mind, it’s possible that the car had been in the area either immediately prior to the robbery or indeed the past few days checking the area out.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the car – today or in the last few days – or anyone who has information that will assist our enquiry, to contact the Community Investigations Unit at Govan Police Office via 101. Please quote reference number 1707/27/07 when you call.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.”