Robber threatened teenage shop assistant with knife
The man robbed the Usave convenience store and stole more than a thousand pounds
Last updated 4th Feb 2023
Police are looking to hunt down a man who threatened a 19-year-old shop assistant with a knife during a robbery in Greenock.
It happened at the Usave convenience store on Lynedoch Street around 7.30am on Friday.
The suspect made off with more than a thousand pounds.
He is believed to be between 5 ft 6 to 5 ft 10 in height, stocky and is aged between late 20s to early 40s.
He was wearing white trainers, grey jogging bottoms, a black jacket with hood up and a white paper COVID type face mask.
Detective Sergeant Martin Clark, Greenock CID, said: “Officers are checking CCTV and carrying out local enquiries but are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the description of the man or who has any information that may assist the investigation.
“We believe the suspect was in the area of Lynedoch Street, Bank Street, Regent Street and Lyle Street prior to the incident and so we are appealing for anyone was in the area, for example delivery drivers, between 7am and 7.30 am to get in touch.
"Information can be passed to police via 101.
"Please quote reference number 0517 of Friday, 3 February 2023 when calling. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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