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Money stolen in gas station robbery in Diemen

Money stolen in gas station robbery in Diemen

A suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash after jumping over the counter during a robbery at a gas station in Diemen around 9:20 PM tonight. The man, who was dressed in black and wearing a scarf, fled the scene on foot in the direction of Ganzenhoef station. Police are currently searching for the individual and investigating whether a weapon was used during the incident.

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