POLICE in St Helens are on the look out for MOT certificates stolen from a garage by a robber, who is believed to have been armed with a knife.

The man, who wore a balaclava, entered the RMC service station in Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows at about 5.40pm on Wednesday, March 31, and confronted the manager who was on his own. He produced what is believed to have been a knife and demanded that the manager hand over a book of MOT certificates (reference numbers YPO978743 to YPO978800).

The robber is described as white, aged between 20 and 30, 5ft 10in tall, slim build. He was wearing a dark green jacket.

Anyone who may have been offered MOT certificates or who may have any information can contact DC Andy Ince at St Helens CID on 0151 777 6064, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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