Man sentenced to more than ten years for his part in an armed robbery in Grimsby
It happened at the Jet Garage petrol station on Scartho Road
Last updated 6th Feb 2025
A man who admitted involvement in an armed robbery in Grimsby has been sentenced to ten years and four months in prison and disqualified from driving for three years.
37-year-old Damien Tominey, of no fixed abode was charged with robbery and possession of a knife. He was also charged for driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance for using a car to drive to commit this offence.
On the 2nd January he went into the the garage Petrol station on Scartho Road with a hooded jacket trying to cover his face and disguise his identity before trying to get into the till/
The staff member went to sound an alarm to lock the shop and notify the police when Tominey became aggressive, swearing and threatening him before producing a kitchen knife from his bag.
Tominey demanded that the man open the till and when unsuccessful proceeded to fill up his bag with cigarette and tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
An hour later, a member of the public reported a man matching the description of Tominey asking people if they wanted to buy any stolen cigarettes before entering a property on Chester Walk.
Appearing at Grimsby Crown Court on Monday 3 February Tominey pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of bladed article and driving a car without insurance or a license.
Detective Constable Connolly from our CID team said: “Whilst thankfully the staff member did not receive any physically injuries as a result of this incident, the actions of Tominey that day could have led to catastrophic consequences had he used the knife.
“Tominey left the house that day intent on causing fear and distress to an innocent member of the community to fulfil his own selfish agenda.
“We do not tolerate violent crime of any kind and will always do everything we can to keep those who cause harm to our communities off our streets."