Masked men escape with cash during Shropshire garage raid
Two masked men escaped with a quantity of cash after threatening security staff attending a cashpoint machine at a service station on the A41 in Shropshire.
The robbery happened just after 10.30pm last night at Jay Services, Cosford Garage on Newport Road, Albrighton.
Two security staff were threatened with "blades" and made to lie on the ground. They were shaken up but not injured.
The exact mount of money stolen is not yet known but could be "some thousands of pounds".
Police were today carrying out extensive inquiries at the location and appealing for witnesses who may have spotted the robbers either before or after the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Edwards, of West Mercia Police, said: "It's likely the two offenders were in the vicinity sometime beforehand. They may well have been waiting at the nearby Cosford Grange caravan park keeping watch on the service station.
"We also believe they may have fled through the static caravan park to a getaway car or even a motorbike. Sightings will help us establish which departure route they took.
"It's important people call us immediately if they spotted anything at all which might be connected to this robbery. They should call 101 and ask for Shrewsbury CID."
Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111 for which a reward may be paid.
