Police hunting for man after armed robbery in Riddrie

The suspect stole a five-figure sum of money as it was being delivered to a bank.

Published 17th Dec 2019
Last updated 17th Dec 2019

Police are hunting an armed robber who stole a five-figure sum of cash in Riddrie on Tuesday morning.

Staff were threatened on Smithycroft Road around 11:15am.

He wore dark clothing and left the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Police now want to speak to witnesses who may be able to help with inquiries.

Detective Inspector Clark Hill said: "While no one was injured, this was a frightening experience for all of the staff working at the bank and the surrounding premises.

"We would urge anyone who was in the area around Smithycroft Road and Lethamhill Road this morning to let us know if you think you may have seen anything which could help our investigation.

"I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area and may have dashcam footage to check this and pass on anything of note.

"You can pass information to police by calling 101, quoting incident 1158 of 17 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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