A manhunt has been launched after a balaclava-clad thug mugged a man on a Scots street.
Police launched a probe after the incident happened on Afton Road in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, at around 9.55pm on Saturday, July 30. A 55-year-old man was walking down the road when a yob threatened him and stole a sum of money.
The victim was thankfully unhurt but has been left badly shaken. Following the terrifying incident officers are appealing for information.
The suspect is described as male and around 6ft tall, and was wearing dark clothing and a balaclava. Detective Sergeant Andrew Dunlop, of North Ayrshire CID, said: "The victim was not hurt but was left shaken by this incident.
"Extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace the man responsible. We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, or saw anyone matching the suspect's description either before or after the incident.
"I would ask anyone with dashcam or doorbell camera devices to check their footage as it could prove to be significant in our inquiries.
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 3920 of Saturday, July 30, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."
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