Thug armed with axe holds up Arbroath store
Shop assistant left shaken as raider makes off with money, alchohol and tobacco
A terrified shop assistant in Arbroath has been held up by a man wielding an axe.
The raid happened at 6 yesterday morning and the attacker made off with money, booze and tobacco
The man is described as being white, aged in his thirties and of a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded top with the hood up, black jeans, a burgundy tammy with red trainers which have a white sole. He also wore a black facemask and carried a black rucksack over his shoulders.
Detective Constable Paul Hardie from Dundee CID said: “This was a frightening experience for the shop assistant involved who thankfully was not injured during the incident.
“Enquiries are ongoing to identify the man responsible and I would urge anyone who may have been in the area at this time and who may have seen this man to get in touch with us as soon as they can.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 0945 of 18 July, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.