Gunman hunted over petrol station raid in Sheffield

A man who brandished a gun during a petrol station raid in Sheffield is on the run this morning.
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He struck at the BP petrol station at Meadowhead at 1.30am yesterday.

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South Yorkshire Police said he threatened the manager with a gun before stealing £100 from the till.

Gunman hunted over petrol station raid in SheffieldGunman hunted over petrol station raid in Sheffield
Gunman hunted over petrol station raid in Sheffield

He then ran from the petrol station across a nearby cricket pitch towards Lowedges.

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A customer chased the suspect in his car but lost sight of him.

The robber was white, tall and wore black clothing, trainers and a balaclava.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident 50 of May 30.