Robbery: police are investigating the incident in Blantyre Pic: © STV
Police in South Lanarkshire are investigating the armed robbery of a bookmaker in a shopping centre.
The Betfred in Blantyre’s Clydeview Shopping Centre was robbed by two men armed with a gun and a knife on Tuesday around 6.40pm. After threatening the female member of staff, the men escaped with hundreds of pounds.
The first suspect is described as a white male who is around 21 years old. He was of a small build and had a gaunt appearance. He was wearing black and orange industrial gloves and a black hooded three quarter length waterproof jacket.
The second suspect was also a white male, aged between 20 and 27 years old. He was of a medium build, between six feet one and six feet three inches tall and was also of a gaunt appearance. He was wearing a black hooded three quarter length waterproof jacket, white trainers and blue denims.
Detective Inspector Gary Church said: "Officers are currently carrying out local enquiries and are viewing CCTV footage.
"The shop was particularly quiet at the time of the incident and I would appeal to anyone, who may have witnessed the incident or seen the suspects outside the shop, prior to the robbery, or fleeing from the scene, to contact the police."
Witnesses are asked to contact Hamilton CID on 01698 483359. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
