E-scooter Robber on the Run in Leicestershire

0:00Lecestershire police are on the hunt for an e-scooter rider who robbed the Shell Petrol station in South Wixton on Monday, April 6th around 3.30 pm. The suspect threatened the female cashier in her 20s, forcing her to hand over cash before speeding off on the scooter. The station sits at the junction of Safron Lane and Safron Road, a busy spot in broad daylight. Cops got the call right after, but the robber was already gone. Their checking if a weapon was involved as part of their probe. Luckily, the cashier walked away without a scratch, but the incident shook up the local scene. Folks nearby might hold the key, since it all went down in a high traffic area during peak hours. Detective Constable Billy Joe Kent is urging drivers with dash cams, residents with doorbell cams, or anyone who snapped phone footage to come forward. Even small details could crack this wide open. If you saw something, hit up the Leicestershire Police Site with reference 26 star 196169 or dial 101 your tip.

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