Search launched for group of teens after alcohol stolen from Dumbarton petrol station

Investigators are looking for a group of teens after a quantity of alcohol was stolen from a petrol station on Sunday.

The incident, during which a member of staff was threatened, took place at a premises on Dumbarton’s Glasgow Road at around 4.30pm.

The group believed to be involved are aged between 15 and 18.

The first male is described as wearing a dark hooded top, black trousers and white trainers.

The female has long dark hair, past her shoulders. She was wearing a black dress, black tights, converse trainers and a dark grey jacket.

The second male was wearing a dark grey bubble style jacket, black jogging trousers with a stripe down the sides and black trainers. The third male was wearing a black hooded top with a Nike logo, black trousers and white trainers.

The fourth male was wearing black skinny jeans, black trainers and a blue ‘Represent’ hooded top. A further male was dressed in dark clothing.

During the incident the males had their hoods up or were wearing a snood.

Following the theft, the group left the scene in an unknown direction.

Officers are asking members of the public to come forward if they were in the area and saw anything suspicious around the time of the incident.

Detective Constable Jack Muir said: “I am aware that incidents like this will cause concern in the local community, however I would like to reassure the public that we are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace those involved.

“I am appealing to anyone who was on Glasgow Road yesterday or within the forecourt around the time of the incident to think back and consider if they saw this group or noticed anything suspicious.

“The staff member was not injured but they have been left deeply upset by what has happened.

“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us. Also, if you have dashcam footage or private CCTV from the area, please check it as you may have information which could assist.”

Witnesses are asked to contact police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2140 of January 12, 2025. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.