Shopkeeper held at gunpoint in robbery in Strathaven

Two masked men threatened the Post Office employee in the Day to Day convenience store

The store where the armed robbery was carried out
Published 28th Aug 2017
Last updated 28th Aug 2017

Police are appealing for information after a shopkeeper was held at gunpoint in an early morning robbery in Strathaven.

Around 8.10am on Monday 28th August, two masked men entered the 'Day to Day' convenience store and threatened the 34-year-old male shopkeeper from the Post Office located within the premises with what's believed to be a firearm.

They demanded money and made off on foot into Green Street with a five-figure sum of money.

The shopkeeper was not injured in the robbery.

Police hunting for the pair have released descriptions of the suspects.

The first is described as betwwen 5 ft 10 – 5ft 11 in height, of stocky build, and was wearing blue jeans with black boots.

The second robber is described as around 5 ft 7 – 5 ft 8 in height, of slim build, and wearing a black cap with and ‘NY’ logo on it and a jacket with a white zip.

Detective Inspector Colin Campbell, Cambuslang CID, said: “Police were called at 0900 hours about the robbery and local officers attended, supported by armed police due to the report that a firearm had been involved.

“Thankfully the shopkeeper, who was in the shop on his own at the time, was not injured but to be threatened with a firearm was very frightening for him.

“Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area and speaking with local businesses and people who were in and around the area at the time.

“The men, both of whom had their faces covered with masks similar to balaclavas, ran off from the shop via the lane to the side of it. At this time they made off on foot. We don’t know if they had access to a vehicle or not but that will obviously be one of our lines of enquiry.

“It’s possible the suspects had been either hanging about the area prior to the robbery, or indeed over the past few days, so if you did see anyone acting suspiciously, either in a car or not, then please get in touch with police.”

Information can be passed to officers at Cambuslang CID via 101. Please quote reference number 0728/28/08 when calling.

Details can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.