Police appeal for witnesses to armed robbery at gas station

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the reported armed robbery that occurred around 8:40pm Monday, November 4th at Raynor's Gas Station on Middle Road in Southampton where three unknown men gained entry into the premises.

One of the men brandished what appeared to be a firearm while the other two men apparently brandished bladed articles. The three offenders were described as wearing dark coloured clothing and motorcycle helmets.

A small quantity of cash was taken before the trio made good their escape in the area. There were no reported injuries.

Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this reported armed robbery is encouraged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Investigations ongoing into recent reported burglaries

Since October 1st 2013, police have received a number of reports of burglaries having occurred in Sandys, Southampton, Warwick, Paget and Pembroke parishes.

Investigations are continuing into these matters and detectives believe that many of these burglaries are linked. The identified areas are:

SANDYS

Spring Benny Lane/Tribe Road #6/George’s Bay Lane

SOUTHAMPTON

St. Anne’s Road

WARWICK

Rockland Crescent

Second Avenue

Sun Valley Road

Middle Road/Lusher Lane/Pearman's Hill West/Spice Hill Road

PAGET

Harvey Road

PEMBROKE

Gorham Road

Church Street (The Cathedral)

Church Lane

Pitts Bay Road

Mill Reach Road/Pembroke Park Lane/Addendum Lane

Spanish Point Road/North Cote West

Residents with information regarding these burglaries are encouraged to contact their nearest police station.

In addition, members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or persons in their neighbourhoods to the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.