Security worker is robbed of thousands of pounds

» THOUSANDS of pounds were stolen from a security worker during a robbery in Cheltenham.

Police were called to Texaco on Lansdown Road at 3.20pm on Monday, (December 6) after it was reported that a worker was walking from the garage, when an unknown man grabbed a cash box and fled the scene.

Gloucestershire Police said investigating officers have issued two CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident.

They have urged anyone who recognises him to call police.

The offender was described as being a mixed-race man in his 20s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall and of a slim build.

He was wearing dark clothing which included a black shiny tracksuit, black baseball cap and white Adidas trainers with black detailing.

In a statement, the police force said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses after thousands of pounds was stolen from a security worker during a robbery in Cheltenham.

“Police were called to Texaco Garage on Lansdown Road at 3.20pm after it was reported that the worker was walking from the garage, and across the forecourt, when an unknown man grabbed the cash box and ran in the direction of the town centre.

“Investigating officers have issued two CCTV images of the man and anyone who recognises him is asked to please get in contact.

“Police would also like to hear from anyone who saw the man running away with quite a sizable cash box or who was in the area and has dashcam/ CCTV footage.”

Information can be submitted online by completing the following online form and referencing incident 256 of 6 December:

Alternatively, you can call police on 101, phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website https:// crimestoppers-uk.org.