Hampshire Police have launched an investigation following an attempted robbery at a Southampton petrol station, releasing CCTV images of a suspect they wish to identify. The incident occurred at the BP station on Portsmouth Road, Woolston.
Details of the Southampton Petrol Station Incident
The attempted robbery took place in the early hours of February 1, 2025, between 2:09 AM and 2:10 AM. According to police reports, a teenage victim was attacked and threatened during the incident at the Southampton petrol station.
Attack Details and Intervention
The suspect allegedly:
- Punched the victim in the head
- Spat at the teenage boy
- Demanded motorcycle keys
- Fled the scene by taxi after intervention
A brave bystander’s intervention prevented the robbery from being completed, according to Detective Inspector Sarah Thompson of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. Official police reports confirm no items were stolen during the incident.
Suspect Description and CCTV Evidence
Hampshire Police describe the suspect as:
- White male
- Aged in his 40s
- Approximately 6’3″ tall
- Athletic build
- Black, cropped hair with beard
How to Help the Investigation
Witnesses can provide information through several channels:
- Call 101
- Report online via Hampshire Police website
- Quote reference: 44250048052
- Anonymous reports through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
CurrentCommunity Safety Response
Anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from the Portsmouth Road area between 1:45 AM and 2:30 AM on February 1 is encouraged to contact investigators.
