Glasgow shop robbed after staff member threatened with knife
Police are hunting for a man who made off with cash after threatening a Glasgow shopkeeper with a knife.
Last updated 6th Aug 2017
Police are hunting for a man who made off with cash after threatening a Glasgow shopkeeper with a knife.
A three figure sum of money was stolen from Usave Mini Market on Saracen Street at around 15:10 on Saturday- after the man brandished the weapon at a 39-year-old man who works there.
He was then seen running along Closeburn Street.
The suspect is described as white, in his late 30s, of medium build, and was wearing a dark hooded jacket and dark jogging bottoms.
Detective Constable Chris Sneddon from the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan said:
“I would appeal to anyone who was on Saracen Street or in the surrounding area yesterday afternoon, who may have witnessed the man described above acting suspiciously, to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan via 101 and quote incident number 2473 of Saturday 5th August 2017. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence."