Officers investigating petrol station booze raid in Dumbarton
Police are now looking through CCTV footage in the area.
Officers are investigating after alcohol was stolen from a petrol station in Dumbarton on Sunday.
A member of staff was threatened when the group entered the premises on Glasgow Road around 4.30pm.
Police now going over CCTV footage and need to speak to any member of the public who saw anything suspicious going on around that time.
Everyone in the group believed to be involved are described as aged between 15 and 18.
The first male is described as wearing a dark hooded top, black trousers and white trainers.
The female has long dark hair, past her shoulders. She was wearing a black dress, black tights, converse trainers and a dark grey jacket.
The second male was wearing a dark grey bubble style jacket, black jogging trousers with a stripe down the sides and black trainers. The third male was wearing a black hooded top with a Nike logo, black trousers and white trainers.
The fourth male was wearing lack skinny jeans, black trainers and a blue ‘Represent’ hooded top. A further male was dressed in dark clothing.
The males involved had their hoods up or were wearing a snood.
Following the incident, the group left the scene in an unknown direction.
Detective Constable Jack Muir said: “I am aware that incidents like this will cause concern in the local community, however I would like to reassure the public that we are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace those involved.
“I am appealing to anyone who was on Glasgow Road yesterday or within the forecourt around the time of the incident to think back and consider if they saw this group or noticed anything suspicious.
“The staff member was not injured but they have been left deeply upset by what has happened.
“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us. Also, if you have dashcam footage or private CCTV from the area, please check it as you may have information which could assist.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2140 of 12 January, 2025. Alternatively, you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give your information anonymously.
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