NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Police have released CCTV footage of an attempted armed robbery at a car sales business in Colwick in an effort to identify and find the man responsible.
The footage shows the man entering NG Car Sales in Colwick on Saturday, July 11 2015, carrying what appeared to be a silver handgun.
The man threatened the business manager who was able to flee out of a back door.
The robber then left the scene empty handed.
The gun was never used and nobody was injured in the incident.
Two customers were at the business at the time of the incident and, despite numerous efforts, they have so far never been traced. Officers are particularly keen to speak with them as they may have vital information.
PC James Primrose said: “The customers are believed to be an Asian family – a man and possibly his wife or adult daughter – who had been at the business premises for around one hour prior to the offence.
“They were sat in the office at the time the offender entered but left the scene before police arrived.
“We would like these witnesses to come forward as they may be able to offer more information about the incident and the offender.”
The offender is described as white, around 6ft 3ins to 6ft 5ins tall, with gaunt features and a prominent nose. He is believed to be aged in his early 30s and was wearing a black beanie hat, a black jacket and black bottoms.
PC James Primrose added: “At this stage we do not know if the handgun was genuine or not. Whatever the case, the incident left the manager of the business extremely shaken.
“It is vital we trace this man as soon as possible and we would appeal to anyone in the community who thinks they may have any information at all which could assist to get in touch.”
If you think you can help please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 710 of 11 July, 2015, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
