Hunt underway in East Kilbride after off-sales robbery
The 101 shop was targeted at knife-point on Friday evening
Detectives are hunting for a man who robbed a shop at knife-point in Cambuslang on Friday
A masked man entered the 101 off-sales in Montgomery Street, East Kilbride at around 10:15am. He threatened the two members of staff with a knife and demanded money before making off with a three-figure sum of cash.
The man is described as around 6ft in height and wearing a heavy dark-blue or black jacket, black tracksuit trousers and black trainers.
Detective Inspector Alan MacDonald from Cambuslang Police Office said: "The investigation into this robbery is at an early stage. We have officers in the area carrying out enquiries and examining CCTV in an effort to trace the person responsible.
“This was a terrifying ordeal for the staff involved and thankfully no one was injured. At this time I would urge any witnesses to this robbery, or anyone with information that may assist our enquiries to contact Cambuslang Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 1016 of 20th July.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained".