DETECTIVES investigating a petrol station robbery have renewed their appeal to trace a man they want to speak to.
The suspect threatened the cashier with a knife before taking a small number of goods from the BP Garage in Alma Place, Dragonville, Durham, at around 9pm on Tuesday, May 30.
Detective Inspector Andy Reynolds said: “I am keen to identify the man in the CCTV footage and speak to him in relation to this. Anyone who recognises the man should call us as soon as possible.”
He is described as white, between 28 and 34 years old, medium to broad build and 5ft 10inch to 6ft 2inch in height. He had brown stubble and a big, straight nose.
A CCTV still of the man police wish to talk to
He was wearing thick black square framed glasses, a dark blue bobble hat, gloves and a hoodie with tassels and a double pocket on the front. He had dark tracksuit bottoms on and dark trainers.
After the incident, the suspect rode off on a bike towards the Gilesgate area of Durham.
Anyone with any information should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 497 of May 30.
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