21 Jan 2020by Franki Berry
An armed robber threatened brokers with a knife in get to steal 1000’s in international forex from a Barrhead Vacation shop around Glasgow.
The incident took place at Barrhead Journey in Newton Mearns on Friday (17 January). Photo: Google
At about 1pm on 17 January, the masked male entered the company in Ayr Street, Newton Mearns, brandishing a knife, Law enforcement Scotland claimed.
He took a “five-figure sum” of an unnamed foreign forex and drove south in a silver automobile, in accordance to the power.
The suspect is explained as white, 6ft 2in tall, slim and putting on a white mask, black beanie, light-weight prolonged-sleeved best, navy-blue trousers and white sneakers.
Law enforcement Scotland is attractive for any person with information to come forward.
Detective Constable Mark Milroy of Glasgow CID reported: “Nobody was injured but this was a frightening knowledge for personnel and customers alike.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to identify the man liable, which include examining CCTV from the place.”
Anybody with information and facts need to get in touch with 101 with incident number 1534 of 17 January, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A Barrhead Journey spokesperson stated: “The basic safety of our colleagues and clients is always our range-a person priority.
“Most importantly, our team did not appear to any harm but had been by natural means shaken. We are doing work with the police to help their investigation.”