Clydebank police launch manhunt for balaclava-clad gang after robbery

Jonathan Blackburn

14 November 2024 at 0:12 pm·1-min read

Three men wearing in balaclavas robbed a Clydebank property on Wednesday evening, police said.

Police are seeking the three suspects after the robbery on John Knox Street around 7.30pm Wednesday (November 13). The men hid their faces with balaclavas and wore dark clothing.

Police said personal items were taken during the robbery. Detective Sergeant Craig McGarry said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to come forward.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a property in Clydebank. The incident happened around 7.30pm on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 on John Knox Street.

"The three suspects are described as being men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. Personal items were taken.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3321 of Wednesday, 13 November, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."

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