ROBBERS made off with stolen cash during a raid at a petrol station in Burnham last night (Monday).

Two men reportedly threatened an employee at the Esso garage in Burnham Road at around 11.25pm.

They fled the scene seizing a small amount of cash from the till.

Staff then called the police and at around midnight an Avon and Somerset Police helecopter was seen circling the area by many residents.

A police spokesperson told the Weekly News: "At about 11.25pm last night, two men went into the TCS Viscount garage in Burnham Road and stole a quantity of money from a till.

"There was a shop assistant in the garage at the time, who was shaken but unharmed.

"The men had their faces partially covered. They were both white.

"One was described as medium build, around 6ft, in his twenties, while the second was in his early twenties, around 5ft 7ins and of skinny build.

"If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the area, or has information which could assist the inquiry, please call us via 101 and quote log number 9193/15."

Police say they will be making house to house enquiries this evening and that their investigation is ongoing.