Police hunt Hawick store robber following 'frightening incident'
Last updated 28th Dec 2023
Police are hunting an armed robber who threatened staff at a convenience store in Hawick.
The thief - who was wearing a black balaclava over his face - entered the Nisa on Dickson Street around 8pm last night (Wednesday).
He attempted to access the till and Post Office area before threatening a member of staff with a bladed weapon, and continued to search the till area.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what was stolen, but the suspect is believed to have left with a quantity of cash from the till.
He is described as being around 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, and dressed all in black.
Officers say the incident lasted less than a minute and are now appealing to the public for help to catch him.
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Detective Constable Claire White, from Police Scotland, said: “This has been a frightening incident for the staff member and we have a number of enquiries being conducted to establish who the man is and what has been stolen.
“The man was in and out of the shop in under a minute and we are keen to establish where he came from to enter the store and where he went when he left.
“Anyone who saw a suspicious man in the area, or has information to help police enquiries, should get in touch as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 4015 of Wednesday, December 27th, 2023. An anonymous report can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.