Houndmills service station robbery
Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a robbery at a petrol station in the town on Saturday, August 8. At around 9.15pm two people entered the Houndmills service station in Aldermaston Road South. They threatened a member of staff with a weapon and then stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes. They were both dressed in black and were wearing balaclavas and gloves. They made off in a silver Ford Focus and a third person was seen sat in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle also wearing a balaclava. Detective Constable Rebecca Martinez, of Basingstoke CID, said: “This was a serious incident which left a member of staff very shaken. “This incident happened at a time in the evening when other people may have been around and witnessed it. "Were you in the area at the time? Did you see a silver Ford Focus at the petrol station? "We would ask anyone with any information to contact us as soon as possible." Three people have been arrested and bailed in connection with this incident. Can you help? Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Martinez at Basingstoke police station on 0845 045 45 45 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Your OpinionsBe the first to add a CommentHoundmills service station robbery has received votes and currently has a rating of Hits to date: Top Rated NewsResidents are being urged to work with the council to ensure that travellers sited illegally on land in the borough move as quickly as possible if the...MoreCllr Brian Gurden was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 14 Ma...More Alternative NewsDetectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Basingstoke on Sunday, May 10. At around 7.30pm a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old gi...MoreMotorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are secure after a number of thefts from vehicles in retail car parks in Basingstoke between Fri...More Related News and Weather LinksWith the school run accounting for almost a fifth (18 per cent) of car trips during term time, the rush hour will seem considerably quieter next week... MoreSometime during that period City Wall House in Basing View was broken into and items including fire exit doors, light fittings, fans and a hand rail w... More Dont drive distracted, says Justice Secretary Jack Straw MOTORISTS who kill whilst avoidably distracted at the wheel will face prison under new car... More Between 1.30am and 1.45am two wheelie bins were set alight outside a house in Packenham Road. The fire caused damage to the front of the house but did... More Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in Chineham on Wednesday, September 3. At 11.35pm,... More Cllr Brian Gurden was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 14 Ma... More Related Categories |
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