TWO robbers fled with a cashbox after they sprayed a noxious gas at a security guard.
The robbers struck at the Jet garage, in Havannah Road, Parsons, Washington, Wearside, at 3.15pm on Thursday.
The two men drove into the forecourt in a dark Mazda, as a security company was making a cash collection.
The guard was sprayed with the gas by one of the men and the cashbox was stolen.
The car was abandoned and burnt out in Donvale Road, Washington. The guard was taken to hospital for treatment.
The suspects wore dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-454 7555 ext 66445.
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