Officers appeal following attempted robbery at service station in Glasgow

Police in Glasgow are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a service station.

The incident took place around 7.40am on Monday, 3 January, 2021 on Cumbernauld Road when a man entered the service station and threatened a 25-year-old man with a knife.

The 25-year-old man sustained minor injuries and the suspect made off empty handed in the direction of Hogganfield loch.

The suspect is described as white with a greying stubble. He was wearing a grey coloured beanie hat, a dark green coloured jacket, black coloured trousers and white coloured trainers. He was carrying a grey coloured gym bag with  fluorescent edges.

Detective Sergeant Chris Lafferty said: “Although nothing was taken this was a frightening experience for a man who had simply just been at his work that morning.

“We would ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or noticed anyone in the area acting suspicious to get in contact with police.

“I would also ask anyone who has possible dashcam or personal CCTV footage of the area to get in contact with officers.”

Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 0550 of Monday, 3 January, 2021. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.