Armed robber tried to hold up Buckie convenience store

POLICE are probing an attempted armed robbery in Buckie that left a staff member shaken but unhurt.

A man brandishing a bladed weapon demanded money at a convenience store on St Paul Street just before 5 yesterday but fled empty-handed.

Officers are working to identify the man, who is described as being aged between 25-40-years-old and around 5ft 6in to 5ft 10in tall. He was wearing a dark hooded top and grey jogging trousers.

Detective Sergeant Robbie Williams, of Elgin CID, said: "Fortunately no one was injured but it was an upsetting incident for the staff member involved.

"We are carrying out extensive enquiries in the area, including careful study of the available CCTV footage.

"I would urge anyone who was in the area around the time or who has any other information which could help our investigation to come forward.

"Anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage is asked to review it and pass on anything notable to us.

"If you can help then please call 101, quoting incident 2180 of 23 November, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."