Google MapsA hunt is underway after a man allegedly demanded a delivery driver hand over cash while brandishing a knife.
The takeaway driver was sitting in his black Ford Focus on Magdalen Way, in Paisley, at around 6.30pm on Thursday when the suspect leant into the car window.
The man allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and demanded money from him.
Police said it had been a “frightening experience for a man who was simply doing his job”.
No cash was taken and the suspect ran off.
He is described as a white man with a local accent, of slim build, with his face sunken around his eyes and he may have had some facial hair.
He was wearing a navy blue jacket with the hood up and dark coloured trousers.
Detective constable James Campbell, of Paisley CID, said: “Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of this but it was a frightening experience for a man who was simply doing his job.
“I’m appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any relevant information to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2738 of October 14 Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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