BP Petrol Station on York Road in Leeds cordoned off after thieves steal cash and cigarettes in morning raid

A petrol station on a major Leeds road has been taped off by police after cash and cigarettes were stolen in a morning raid.

At 5.02am today (Thursday), police received a report of a robbery which had occurred at Somerville Service Station on the A64, York Road, in the Killingbeck area.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that two suspects had forced entry into the shop area and made off with cash and cigarettes.

“No injuries were reported.”

Police cordoned off the BP garage on the A64, York Road, following a robberyplaceholder image
Police cordoned off the BP garage on the A64, York Road, following a robbery | Kevin Gairn

BP has been contacted for a statement.

Leeds CID is investigating and has asked anyone with information to contact the, on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

The crime reference is 13250638387.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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