Pensioner has thousands of pounds taken during 'terrifying' knifepoint robbery in Glasgow

A pensioner has been robbed of thousands of pounds in cash by a man wielding a knife in Glasgow.

The raid, which has been described as 'terrifying' by police, happened at around 9.30am on Tuesday in the city's south side.

The 74-year-old victim was getting into his car on Hillside Road when he was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife and demanded money.

The elderly man had a plastic shopping bag containing a five figure sum of cash which the man made off from the scene with, running towards Thornliebank Road.

The suspect is described as white, between 50 and 55 years old, with a black beard which was greying. He was wearing a light blue baseball cap, light blue jeans and a dark blue jacket which was open at the front.

Constable Ewan McPike from the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim, who thankfully was not seriously injured, and it is absolutely vital that we trace the despicable individual responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area this morning who may have witnessed the incident, or noticed a man matching the above description acting suspiciously, to please get in touch.

“It is also understood that a woman pushing a buggy witnessed the incident and attempted to pursue the suspect and I would appeal to her directly to come forward as she may have important information to assist our enquiries."

Anyone with information can contact officers from the Community Investigation Unit based as Govan via 101 and quote incident number 0880 of Tuesday 18th July 2017, or call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.