EURO Garages has thanked its staff, police and the public for its help following a terrifying raid by two men wearing clown masks at their Great Witley branch.

The raid took place at the filling station, in Worcester Road, at around 3am on August 1, where two men are reported to have threatened a member of staff using a crowbar, demanding money and cigarettes.

Damage was caused to one of the tills and a quantity of cash was removed. The member of staff was uninjured but left shaken up by the incident.

West Mercia Police is still appealing for witnesses to the raid and no arrests have been made.

On Friday, July 4, police released CCTV images of two men clown masks during the terrifying raid on the service station.

A spokesman for Euro Garages said: “Fortunately, no one was seriously injured during the incident.

“We are actively working with the local police and the investigation is still ongoing as officers are interviewing witnesses, collecting additional evidence and identifying persons of interest.

“Euro Garages wishes to thank the site colleagues, the public and police for their assistance with this matter.”

The spokesman added: “At this stage, we are unable to share any further information.”

One of the thieves is described as white, about 5ft 10in tall, of a slight build, and in his early 20s with a brown beard. He was believed to be wearing dark blue jogging bottoms, bright blue trainers and a light grey hooded top with the hood up.

He was also wearing distinctive red and blue gloves.

The other robber is described as white, about 5ft 8in tall and of a slight build. He was also believed to be wearing dark blue jogging bottoms and a light grey hooded top with the hood up – but was carrying a multi-coloured checked supermarket-style carrier bag.

Enquiries are currently ongoing and West Mercia Police officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw the masked men, witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the Great Witley or Stamford Bridge area at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident reference number 61S of August 1.

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.