Motherwell game shop staff robbed at knife point

Staff at a Motherwell shop been left terrified after they were threatened with a knife and robbed in broad daylight on Sunday. The suspect entered Game in Brandon Parade at around quarter past 1 and made off with a three figure sum of cash and headed along Muir Street in the direction of Motherwell Train Station.

He is described as around 5ft7, of slim build, and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a grey hooded top which was darker grey on the arms, dark trousers and his face was covered with a dark balaclava or scarf. Detective Constable Gerry Hattie from Wishaw CID said: “This was a terrifying experience for those within the store at the time and thankfully nobody was injured.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the callous individual involved and I would appeal to anyone with information to please come forward.

“When the suspect ran off from the store along Muir Street he passed many members of the public and it is vital that anyone who saw him contacts the police.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Wishaw CID via 101, quoting incident number 2137 of Sunday 18 February 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”