Images released as police hunt for robber who held up Maybole bookies

A three figure sum of cash was stolen in the raid earlier this month

Published 21st Oct 2017

Images have been released of a man police want to trace over a robbery at a bookmakers in Maybole.

A worker was threatened with a weapon during the incident at the Ladbrokes in High Street on Sunday October 8.

The thief escaped with a three-figure sum of cash and drove off towards John Knox Street.

A police spokeswoman said: ā€œAs part of an ongoing investigation into a robbery at Ladbrokes Bookmakers in High Street, Maybole, officers have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

ā€œThe man is described as white, in his early 40s, with stubble and was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up.

ā€œAnyone with information is asked to contact Ayr CID at Ayr Police Station via 101.

ā€œAlternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence on 0800 555 111."