Hunt for man wearing pyjamas after Stirling petrol station robbed in early hours

Police are searching for a man wearing pyjamas who robbed a petrol station in the early hours of the morning.

The man forced his way into the Shell Garage on Kerse Road around 4.30am on Saturday and threatened the 26-year-old staff member with a weapon.

The man demanded cigarettes and money from the till before walking off along Kerse Road with a quantity of cigarettes.

The staff member was uninjured but “very shaken” by the ordeal.

The suspect is described as white and between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a black and grey scarf North Face jacket, a pink hoodie or pyjama top underneath, tartan pyjama trousers, and a Burberry scarf that covered the lower half of his face.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw the man or recognises his description to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant John Hunter said: “Thankfully, the lady in the shop wasn’t hurt, but this was very frightening for her to experience.

“The suspect’s clothes are very distinctive. He would have been a standout if you walked or drove by him in the early hours of this morning.

“Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking CCTV in the area, but are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the description of the man, who has been in the area and may have dashcam footage or has any information that may assist the officers with their enquiries.

“Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident number 0643 of Saturday, December 7, 2024 when calling. Alternatively, details can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”