Hunt for suspect who tried to rob Clydebank shop with knife

The man left empty handed after the incident in Duntocher on Tuesday

Author: Paul KellyPublished 21st Jul 2020

Police are hunting for a man who tried to rob a shop in Clydebank at knifepoint.

The suspect left empty handed after threatening a member of staff at Stevie's Supasave store on Beeches Road in Duntocher at around 10:30 on Tuesday morning.

The man working in the shop was uninjured but badly shaken as a result of the incident.

The man responsible is described as white, and in his late teens to early twenties. He was wearing black clothing and a black face covering pulled up over his mouth and nose.

Detective Constable Imran Abuzar of Clydebank Police Station said: “We are currently carrying out enquiries in the area and gathering CCTV footage to establish more information on this incident and trace the man responsible.

“I am urging anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that will assist our investigation to contact detectives at Clydebank through 101 quoting reference number 1072 of 21 July. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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