POLICE have taped off a Swindon service station.
A cordon remains in place at Kingshill service station at the corner of Kingshill Road, Westcott Place and Wootton Bassett Road.
Homeowners last night reported hearing a police helicopter overhead.
It is not known how long the service station will remain shut.
Wiltshire Police has now confirmed that detectives are investigating an armed robbery at the garage.
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