Burnt out car found after robbery at Gainsborough petrol station

Cash was stolen during a robbery at the Gulf Filling Station on Lea Road, Gainsborough.
By Shelley Marriott
Published 24th Mar 2021, 12:31 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2021, 12:41 BST
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The incident happened this morning (Wednesday, March 24), and Lincolnshire Police are appealing for dashcam footage that was captured on Lea Road between 7.30am and 8.15am.

No injuries were reported and a quantity of cash was stolen from the premises.

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A burnt out car was later located on Summergangs Lane, Gainsborough, and police and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene.

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A burnt out car was found on Summergangs Lane. Photo by Trevor Miller.A burnt out car was found on Summergangs Lane. Photo by Trevor Miller.
A burnt out car was found on Summergangs Lane. Photo by Trevor Miller.

Residents in the Lea Road area are being advised to shut their windows and doors due to the risk of smoke inhalation from the burnt-out vehicle.

Anyone with information should call the police on 101 quoting incident 49 of March 24, email [email protected] or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org to report online.