Robbers make off with “substantial amount” of cash after forcing staff into toilets at Rownhams Services
Robbers made off with a “substantial amount” of cash after forcing staff into toilets at Rownhams Services early this morning.
As reported, the incident took place eastbound at the services between junctions 3 and 4 just before 3am today - with police still at the scene. The motorway has not been affected by the incident.
Now police have revealed the robbery happened when two men entered the service station before threatening staff and making off with cash.
A police spokesperson said: “The suspects threatened four members of staff, ordering them into the men’s toilets, before forcing entry to both an ATM and a till.
“They then made off with a substantial amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident. The matter is currently under investigation and a scene is currently in place.”
AA Traffic News said: “Service area closed due to police incident on M27 eastbound at Rownhams Services. Just after J3 M271. The fuel station is still open, but no access to facilities.”